Software Engineer Lead - 27735 * at HII

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Requisition Number: 27735 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $109,418.00 - $139,118.00 Security Clearance: Secret Level of Experience: Management This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS) , a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works within our nation’s 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. Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division 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. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 Job Description We are seeking a hands-on, expert C++ Software Engineering Lead to guide a specialized team focused on high-performance computing and real-time data processing. This role is for a seasoned C++ developer who is passionate about architecting complex systems, optimizing performance-critical code, and mentoring a team to achieve technical excellence. You will remain deeply involved in the code, leading by example while steering the team's technical strategy. This position is located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio and is within a commutable distance from Beavercreek, Fairborn, Dayton, and Riverside. #LI-HB1 Why Mission Technologies? Competitive Salary 401K Match Program Comprehensive Health Benefits Paid Time Off Floating Holidays Tuition Assistance Program Student Loan Repayment Program #LI-HB1 #LI-HB1 Essential Job Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and optimization of our high-performance C++ application , writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code for critical components. Guide the team's C++ architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, robustness, and adherence to modern C++ standards (e.g., C++17/20). Mentor a team of software engineers through hands-on guidance, rigorous code reviews, and the promotion of best practices in software development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, timelines, and technical deliverables. Profile, debug, and resolve complex technical challenges in a multi-threaded, performance-sensitive environment. Support hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations for software team members. Champion continuous improvement in development workflows, tools, and team culture Minimum Qualifications 4 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 2 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years relevant progressive experience. Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++14 or newer) , with a deep understanding of the C++ standard library, object-oriented design, and memory management. Demonstrated experience designing and developing complex, multi-threaded, or performance-critical software systems in C++. 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership role, including code reviews, architectural guidance, and mentorship. Working knowledge of Python or JavaScript for scripting and tooling. Strong understandi