HII Mission Technologies is hiring an Optimization Team Lead to help build and evolve mission-critical systems that support globally integrated military training and simulation. You will join a fast-paced, user-focused development team that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement, driving modernization through scalable architectures, containerized solutions, and continuous delivery pipelines.
What You'll 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 We're Looking For
- 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's in a related field; 3 years with a Master's; 0 years with a PhD or JD; or a High School Diploma/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.
Nice to Have
- 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.
Technical Stack
- Languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, C++, C#
- Frontend: React, Vue, Angular
- Tools: Confluence, Jira, Git
- Platform: Linux
- Databases: Relational databases, NoSQL/graph databases
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation Range: $96,951.00 - $120,000.00
- Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plan choices
- Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
- Savings Plan Options (401(k)) and financial planning tools
- Life insurance and employee discounts
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
- Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation for qualified positions
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, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
