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Early Career Software Engineer 30877

HII


Job Location:

Howard County, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 72209 - 105000
Posted: 30 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Requisition Number:30877

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$72209.00-$105000.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Entry Level

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS) a business group within HIIs Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nations intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity network architecture reverse engineering software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Leadership Mindset at HII Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework we define how every employee grows leads and contributesregardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

  • Know & Grow Your People Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships Communicate openly collaborate well and build trust.
  • Take Ownership Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future Bring ideas curiosity and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an Early Career Software Engineer to support the development and maintenance of modern software applications that contribute to national broadband initiatives data analytics platforms and critical telecommunications systems. This role will work closely with experienced engineers and crossfunctional teams to help build reliable secure and scalable solutions that support digital equity and communications infrastructure across the United States.

This is a hybrid opportunity that will require some onsite work in Annapolis Junction MD.

Essential Job Responsibilities
  • Assist in the design development testing and deployment of software solutions that support national telecommunications mission objectives.
  • Work with senior engineers and product teams to translate requirements into technical tasks.
  • Learn and apply secure coding practices and support compliance with cybersecurity standards.
  • Support maintenance activities bug fixes and performance enhancements for existing applications.
  • Contribute to basic documentation and participate in team knowledgesharing activities.
Minimum Qualifications
  • LEVEL 1 - 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field with previous engineering internship experience.
  • LEVEL 2 - 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field.
  • Foundational knowledge or coursework in at least one of the following: Python MATLAB Rust Unreal Engine or Azure Cloud/Windows desktop environments.
  • Basic understanding of APIs RESTful services or software architecture concepts.
  • Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Preferred Requirements
  • An active secret security clearance
Physical Requirements
Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements Software Engineer family.


The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the roles location expectations and responsibilities. When extending an offer HIIs Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include but are not limited to the roles function and a candidates education or training work experience and key skills.

Meet HIIs Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7000 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. Find the role thats right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies click here for a short video:

HII is more than a job - its 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 worlds 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 Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll 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.

Do You Need Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to
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- for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.


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