Optimization Team Lead (Engineer Software 3) - 26945 in Suffolk

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class.

Summary: Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking an Optimization Team Lead to help build and evolve mission critical systems that support globally integrated military training and simulation. In this role, you will join a fast paced, user focused development team that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. Our team is driving the modernization of these capabilities through scalable architectures, containerized solutions, continuous delivery pipelines, and next generation simulation technologies. This work directly enhances the readiness and effectiveness of the Joint Force by delivering advanced, reliable, and highly integrated training environments.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and optimize large scale software systems that support joint military training and simulation.
• Translate functional requirements into robust, scalable, and maintainable technical solutions.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including troubleshooting and supporting production systems in critical environments.
• Mentor Associate Software Engineers and provide technical guidance to peers.
• Rapidly learn and adapt to existing architectures, development processes, and operational environments.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and long term system design decisions.
• Lead a team of engineers, provide performance feedback, support career growth, and ensure delivery of program requirements.

What You Must Have

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Strong logical reasoning skills and solid understanding of object oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Java, JavaScript, Python, C++, or C#).
• Experience with at least one modern frontend framework (React, Vue, or Angular).
• Knowledge of full software development lifecycle best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self motivated with the ability to succeed with minimal direction.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience designing or supporting distributed systems and large scale architectures.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and frameworks.
• Experience with collaboration and tracking tools such as Confluence, Jira, and Git.
• Knowledge of application abstraction, container fundamentals, and orchestration systems.
• Experience developing in Linux environments and working with both relational and NoSQL/graph databases.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.