HII's Mission Technologies division – Maryland NSW

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$98,057.00-$145,000.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Mid

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.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

- Know & Grow Your People– Commit to learning and supporting team success.
- Build Relationships– Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
- Take Ownership– Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
- Customer First– Focus on the mission and those we serve.
- Shape the Future– Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
- Act with Urgency– Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII,



is looking for a dynamic and driven Senior Software Test Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team in Columbia, MD

In this role, you’ll play a key part in advancing the Minotaur Mission Processor, a cutting-edge mission management system that pulls in data from a wide array of sensors on both manned and unmanned surveillance aircraft. Minotaur helps operators track and interpret critical information from land and sea, supporting missions across every branch of the U.S. military.

As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you will be at the forefront of testing creative prototype solutions aimed at solving some of today’s most significant military operational challenges. You’ll collaborate with a seasoned team known for delivering highly respected capabilities, working across a variety of technical domains. Current efforts focus on enhancing the exploitation of airborne sensor data—think object tracking, multi-sensor correlation, and intuitive, mission-ready operational displays.

You’ll also take on a leadership role, guiding and mentoring junior Software Test Engineers to strengthen their skills, foster growth, and contribute to the team’s continued success.

Learn more about Mission Technologies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbjSrHXi6JA





- Devise and apply testing procedures for both HII’s Minotaur product and from outside vendors.
- Review software requirements and prepare test scenarios.
- Participate in design reviews and provide input on requirements, product design, and potential problems.
- Test creation, development, execution, and closure.
- Analyze test results on database impacts, errors or bugs, and usability.
- Perform moderately complex analysis and troubleshooting.
- Design of both manual and automated test procedures.
- Prepare reports on all aspects related to software testing carried out and reporting to the design team.
- Support system integration events on various aircraft during ground/flight tests.
- Potential to fly on aircraft to support system integration, test, and operator training
- Willing to travel between 10-20% of the time.
- Application of the principles, practices, and procedures used in test engineering.

Minimum Qualifications

- 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.
- 2 - 4 years experience software testing/development in a Linux command line environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a close team environment
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a US level Secret clearance

Preferred Requirements

- Bachelors Degree in Software, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- leading test and test automation teams
- scripting in Python, Bash, CSH, etc.
- Demonstr

📌 Senior Software Test Engineer (Maryland)
🏢 HII's Mission Technologies division
📍 Maryland