ENGINEER SOFTWARE 3

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Newport News, VA seeks a Software Engineer III for the Embedded Controls and HMI team. You will contribute across the software lifecycle, from requirements through validation, applying programming and architectural skills on Navy vessel software.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of exempt experience (or higher degrees with different years). A strong background in embedded systems, Java, Linux, and networking is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of exempt experience or equivalent.
• Master's Degree and 3 years of experience; Ph.D. with 0 years.
• Strong background in embedded systems, Java apps and Linux OS.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems.
• Collaborates with hardware engineers on data processing systems.
• Ensures software standards are met and maintains system reliability.

Skills

Embedded systems

Java

Linux

Networking

Relational databases

Communication skills

Security clearance (DoD)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Ph.D.

Tools

Virtual machines

Embedded operating systems

Job description

ENGINEER SOFTWARE 3

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Aug 7, 2026

Req ID: 48111

Team: E44 NTWK/COMM/AUTO

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, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

$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

The E44-Neworks, Communications & Automation software development group within Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a highly skilled, motivated individual to join its Embedded Controls and HMI team. You will have the opportunity to contribute throughout all stages of the software development lifecycle from requirements through customer validation. You will apply your software programming skills, your architectural knowledge, and leadership toward the development, deployment, and maintenance of our software management and monitoring system application and embedded operating system utilized on Navy vessels. Common software engineering activities as noted herein.

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 background in programming and troubleshooting of embedded systems, Java applications, and Linux operating systems
• Foundational knowledge and experience with networking and virtual machines
• Use of and interaction with relational databases associated with data driven design
• Good communication skills in support of technical exchanges with peers, customers and software suppliers
• Active DoD security clearance is beneficial

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 considera