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# Software Engineer (Engineer Software 3) - 29586

- **Company:** HII Mission Technologies
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $96,951.0 - $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Simulation Software, Software Engineering, Gitlab, Fastapi, SC Clearance
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9062804/software-engineer-engineer-software-3-29586

## About the Role

* 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
 * Proficient in C++.
 * Completion of a technical coding challenge in C++.
 * Understands compiling, linking, and debugging of C++ applications.
 * Experience in constructive agent-based, event-driven modeling and simulation.
 * Basic space knowledge (e.g., coordinate systems, time, orbital propagation, etc.).
 * Passion for problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and agile development environment.
 * Able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

 * Python proficiency including embedded Python applications.
 * Space domain awareness knowledge.
 * Space combat power knowledge.
 * Math or physics background.
 * Parallel software development knowledge.
 * US and Allied space enterprise position experience.
 * Active DoD Secret or Top-Secret Clearance.

## Description

* Interacts with the team via Confluence, Discourse, GitLab, and Jira.
 * Performs code reviews and ensures work quality remains high.
 * Works with government leadership to keep the team on course.
 * Works with customers to capture requirements and feedback.
 * Updates status and presents progress to local leadership and customers.
 * Conducts multidisciplinary research to support team development and modeling objectives.
 * Contributes to broader team vision and direction discussions.
 * Contributes to simulation software architecture discussions.
 * Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs space simulation software.


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