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# Principal ELSUR Collection Software Engineer

- **Company:** Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
- **Location:** Quantico, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $134,852.0 - $235,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Software Applications, Business Software, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Databases, Electronic Data Processing, Perl (Programming Language), Session Initiation Protocols, Python (Programming Language), Commercial Software, Software Maintenance, Software Engineering, Utility Software, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gllp2v

## About the Role

+ Bachelors degree in Software engineering or related field and 12-15+ years of relevant experience

 + Masters degree in software engineering or related field and 10-13+ years of relevant experience

 + PhD in software engineering or related field and 8-10+ years of relevant experience

 + 12 YOE as a software, application engineer, or developer on computer and database management systems

 + Competence in business application design, database management, and use of programming languages, (C#, C++, Perl, Python, Java Script)

 + Experience in session initiation protocol

 + Must hold active TS/SCI Clearance

Preferred Requirements

 + Prior experience with FBI ELSUR Program

 + Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a close team environment

 + Previous leadership experience or willingness to lead and mentor others

 + BS Degree in Software engineering or related field & 12 YOE

 + Master's degree in software engineering or related field & 10 YOE

 + PhD Degree in Software engineering or related field & 8 YOE

Physical Requirements

Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements Software Engineer family.

## Description

Mission Technologies is looking for a Principal Electronic Surveillance (ELSUR) Collection Software Engineer for an exciting opportunity., A Principal ELSUR Collection Software Engineer is a senior-level technical leader responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software systems used in digital collection systems-particularly those supporting law enforcement and ELSUR (Electronic Surveillance) operations., Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensures software standards are met.


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