IT SOFTWARE ENGINEER 1

Req ID: 41050 
Team: T53 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION 
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes 

Full-Time
Shift: 1st 
Relocation: No relocation assistance available 
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Telework available up to 100% 

Travel Requirements:  No 

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start 

​Salary Range: $75,816.00 to $84,214.00

 

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
 

The Role

We are looking for an entry level Software Engineer who is interested in designing and building information systems to support construction of some of the largest and most complex products in the world across our ever changing technical landscape.

 

The IT Software Engineer designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs IT applications software and systems. Collaborates with IT systems designers and/or engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes IT 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 IT software standards are met.

 

As a Software Engineer you will interface with the most powerful systems in the world: SAP, Team Center, SharePoint, etc. and work with the most advanced data base engines in the world: SQL Server and ORACLE.  The depth and breadth of Newport News Shipbuilding is vast and the opportunities for technical growth immense - join our team and jumpstart your career. If you envision yourself participating in grooming sessions where you are developing software in partnership with our business partners and vendors; leveraging your creativity to architect and design innovative solutions; and working collaboratively with a diverse group of delivery managers, test engineers, software engineers, solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users to deliver solutions and business value; then join our team and be at the technological forefront of our nation’s defense.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience. 

One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelor's Degree for Information Technology Related Positions Only:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate 
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience 
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
• A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.

Nice to Have

• Microsoft Visual Studio
• Programming Languages: C/C++, C#, .NET, Java, Python
• Knowledge of product development utilizing PLM systems 
• IT systems architecture / design experience and knowledge and use of each stage of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Ability to perform under conflicting/changing direction/priorities
• Written/oral communication and teaming skills
• DevOps methodologies and tools, such as Continuous Integration/Delivery (CI/CD) preferably with Git and Azure DevOps
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) using Design Patterns such as Dependency Injection and Adapters, and MSTest and NSubstitute

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse w