Senior Software Engineer - JAAR/DCD Program (Engineer Software 4) - 30172

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Mission Technologies, seeks a Senior Software Engineer for the ITS-SD team. This fully remote role supports design, development, and deployment of shore-based and shipboard software, including JAAR and DCD systems, to enhance Navy training and mission readiness.

You will work with a small Agile team, translate requirements into solutions, resolve issues, and maintain development docs while traveling for deployment as needed.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of relevant experience with a related degree, or 13+ years with high school diploma.
• Experience implementing Agile and Scrum development methodologies.
• Proficiency in software design and development using C#, C++, or Angular.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a small Agile software team and customers to support sprint planning, execution, and reviews.
• Develop software solutions by interpreting requirements and consulting with end users.
• Investigate and resolve software issues and trouble reports.
• Create and maintain software development documentation and dependencies.
• Write clean, maintainable code with good commenting.
• Perform hands-on development and troubleshooting in lab and shipboard settings.

Skills

C#

C++

Angular

PostgreSQL

SQL

JIRA

Confluence

GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

.NET

CI/CD

Python

Grafana

Prometheus

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Alloy

Job description

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Requisition Number:30172

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$117,262.00-$160,000.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Senior

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS).Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.
As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.
For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.
HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

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' System Integration group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Integrated Training Systems Software Development (ITS-SD) team. This full-time remote position supports the design, development, and deployment of both shore-based and shipboard software applications, including the Joint After Action Review (JAAR) and Data Collection and Display (DCD) systems.

Why This Role Matters:

This role supports high-impact software systems that contribute directly to the training effectiveness and operational readiness of the U.S. Navy. By designing and deploying mission-critical solutions, the Software Engineer helps ensure seamless execution of distributed training environments across tactical platforms.

• Collaborate with a small Agile software team and customers to support sprint planning, execution, and reviews
• Develop software solutions by interpreting requirements and consulting with end users
• Investigate and resolve system issues, including analyzing and resolving Software Trouble Reports
• Create and maintain software development documentation, including notebooks, sequence diagrams, and dependencies
• Write clean, maintainable code with strong commenting and documentation practices
• Perform hands-on development and troubleshooting, using innovative approaches to solve technical problems
• Conduct developer testing in lab environments and shipboard settings (as required) to verify compliance with requirements
• Participate in limited travel to support software installation and testing efforts

Minimum Qualifications

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Experience implementing Agile and Scrum development methodologies
• Proficiency in software design and development using one or more of the following/related:
  • C#
  • C++
  • Angular framework
• Significant database experience with one or more of the following/related:
  • PostgreSQL
  • Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Must possess a current or active Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance or have the ability to obtain one
• Security+ certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire

Preferred Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Operational or development knowledge of military training systems
• CompTIA Security+ CE certification (or equivalent) to meet DoD requirements for IAT Level II roles under DoD 8570 and SECNAV M-5239.2
• Experience using:
  • JIRA (project tracking)
  • Confluence (documentation)
  • GitLab (source control)
  • Containers: Docker and Kubernetes
  • .NET build scripts, dependency management
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Python
  • Alloy/Grafana/Loki/Prometheus

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you.
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
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. Our 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.
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.
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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.