ENGINEER SOFTWARE 3

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

HII Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a Software Configuration Management and Development specialist to design, develop, document, test, and debug database applications supporting engineering process improvements.

You will contribute to technical leadership, prepare memos and guidelines, and collaborate across the department and with other teams via email and meetings. Eligible candidates may relocate and travel 10–25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years exempt experience.
• Master’s Degree with 3+ years professional experience.
• Ph.D. with 0 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test and debug database software applications for internal process improvement.
• Assist in technical leadership through daily activities and documentation.
• Communicate with the department and other teams via email, phone, and meetings.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Problem solving

DB development

Full stack development

Agile practices

Turn-key apps

Database management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Ph.D.

Job description

Req ID: 48392

Team: E50 PROP AND REAC ENG PLNG YRD

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 Requirements: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: No – Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $95,000.00 to $119,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

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. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

The Role

This position is intended for the Software Configuration Management and Development (SwCMD) group within the Networks, Software, and Cybersecurity E50. The incumbent will be responsible for designing, developing, documenting, testing and debugging database software applications for internal process improvement applications to support the engineering department. In addition to the above, this position is expected to assist in technical leadership through daily activities, to include preparation and/or review of interdepartmental memos, process guidelines, testing documentation, code, etc. This position regularly communicates with the whole department and other NNS departments via email, phone, and meetings.

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 5 years of relevant exempt experience;
• Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;
• Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

Nice to Have

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and maintain a questioning attitude
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong coding/developing database applications experience
• Translating Backlog Items into precise database structures
• Full stack developing experience
• Awareness of Agile practices
• Extensive experience in creating turn-key applications
• Database management

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, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.