ENGINEER SOFTWARE 2

Req ID: 47257 
Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN 
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes 

Full-Time
Shift: 1st 
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available 
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework 

Travel Requirement:  Yes, 10%-25% of the time 

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start 

 

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 seeking highly motivated and talented Software Engineers to join our team. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software application

Key Responsibilities
•Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications

•Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to gather requirements

•Support Agile software development processes and sprint activities

•Develop and maintain databases, APIs, and user interfaces

•Troubleshoot system issues and implement software enhancements

•Support software documentation, testing, and deployment activities

•Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

•Ensure software quality, cybersecurity, and compliance standards are met

 

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.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience; 
Master’s Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with welding, fabrication, and assembly processes in a shipyard environment.
• Experience with FEA tools such as Teamcenter, ABAQUS and NASTRAN, FORTRAN, Matlab, python, etc. or similar
• Knowledge of structural response and design requirements for surface ship or submarines
• Structural design analysis experience
• Ability to interpret and review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with trades, management, and government customers.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and mentoring skills with the ability to manage small project teams.
• DOD Security Clearance may be required, but not to start.

 

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 workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

 

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

 

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools,