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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # STINGRAI Software Engineer (Engineer Software 2) - 29228 - **Company:** HII Mission Technologies - **Location:** Fort Washington, MD, United States - **Salary:** $90,166.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Algorithm Design, Compilers, DevOps, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Software Maintenance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Utility Software, Data Processing, SC Clearance, Devsecops - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9068275/stingrai-software-engineer-engineer-software-2-29228 ## About the Role * Level 2: 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience. * Level 3: 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. * Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. * Professional experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications or systems. * Strong understanding of logical and mathematical modeling as applied to software architecture and algorithm development. * Experience collaborating with hardware engineers and multidisciplinary teams. * Ability to analyze user requirements and determine appropriate programming solutions. * Proficiency in developing compilers, operating systems, utility programs, or similar low-level system components (preferred but may vary by role). * Experience with open-systems architectures such as FACE is highly desirable. * Strong software-maintenance skills and experience optimizing system performance. * Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies. * Ability to perform feasibility analyses related to cost, schedule, and technical constraints. * Experience developing software using scientific analysis and mathematical models. * Ability to coordinate installations and monitor system behavior to ensure compliance with specifications. * Strong communication and teamwork skills for coordinating across engineering and analysis teams. * Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Top-Secret clearance. Physical Requirements Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements Software Engineer family. ## Description coordinating installations, and integrating modern development practices such as Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps. The engineer may also develop software supporting image and video manipulation. This requisition supports hiring at multiple experience levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected applicant's qualifications, experience, and skill sets. STINGRAI: Advancing Mission Success Through Intelligence, Innovation, and Operational Excellence Every day, HII helps U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and its mission partners stay ahead of evolving threats by delivering the intelligence, technology, and operational expertise needed to protect U.S. interests across the Western Hemisphere. Join our team on STINGRAI and support mission-critical operations through advanced intelligence, surveillance, cyber, engineering, and all-domain capabilities that strengthen regional security, enable informed decision-making, and help defend our nation today while preparing for tomorrow's challenges. What You Will Do * Design, develop, document, test, and debug software applications and systems with logical and mathematical foundations. * Conduct multi-disciplinary research and collaborate with hardware engineers and equipment designers on electronic data-processing system development. * Determine user needs and analyze system capabilities to resolve issues related to program intent, outputs, inputs, programming techniques, and controls. * Develop operating instructions, compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. * Perform software maintenance activities to enhance performance, stability, and reliability. * Ensure compliance with software engineering standards, quality guidelines, and development best practices. * Analyze user requirements and evaluate design feasibility based on schedule, cost, and resource constraints * Implement Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) standards to deliver open-systems military aviation solutions that improve delivery speed and affordability. * Plan and execute technology insertion and system-refresh activities to enhance system capabilities. * Collaborate with systems analysts, engineers, and programmers to identify system limitations, capabilities, and interface requirements. * Design, develop, and modify software using scientific and mathematical models to predict design outcomes and impacts. * Coordinate software system installations and monitor equipment performance to ensure conformance with specifications. * Apply Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies to modernize software development processes. * Develop software for image and video manipulation and enhancement as needed. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Just-in-time Compilation in JVM](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/240-just-in-time-compilation-in-jvm) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Grappling With Clunky Old Software? 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