Software Engineer 3 - 28481

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness resources

Employee assistance programs

401(k) Savings Plan options

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries in Virginia Beach is seeking a Software Developer for Uncrewed Systems. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions for autonomy problems. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of relevant software development experience. Proficiency in C++ and Python is essential, alongside experience with Data Distribution Service (DDS) and Linux. The position includes comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelor's; 3 years with Master's; or 9 years with High School diploma.
• Hands-on experience in software development and architecture design.
• Experience working with autonomous systems and maritime technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions to complex autonomy problems.
• Document software development requirements, design, and implementation.
• Coordinate with other engineering teams to implement quality software solutions.

Skills

C++

Python

Data Distribution Service (DDS)

Linux

Atlassian tools

Version control

Virtualization

Containerization

Debugging expertise

Teamwork

Autonomous systems

Maritime technology

Maritime robotics

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics Engineering

Job description

Software Developer – Uncrewed Systems (UxS)

This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), and autonomy software.

HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research, and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations, and sustainment of unmanned systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain solutions to complex autonomy problems for HII UxS products.
• Be responsible for software product and customer deliverables.
• Document software development requirements, design, and implementation.
• Enhance features and fix existing defects for customers.
• Effectively communicate findings, problems, and solutions to functional, project teams, and external customers.
• Coordinate with system, firmware, hardware, and other engineering teams to implement the highest quality software solution.
• Participate in all phases of product development such as reviewing requirements, design, usability, risk assessment, and defects.
• Follow software development processes and best practices.

What you will be doing...

Design, develop, document, test, and debug application software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determine computer user needs; analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls; prepare operating instructions; design and develop compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensure software standards are met.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics Engineering.
• 5+ years hands‑on experience in software development and architecture design.
• In‑depth knowledge of programming languages such as C++ and Python.
• Experience with Data Distribution Service (DDS).
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience with Atlassian tools.
• Strong knowledge of version control.
• Experience with virtualization and containerization.
• Debugging expertise with hard‑to‑reproduce whole‑system problems.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a government clearance.
• Ability to successfully function in a team with cross‑functional team members and multi‑tasking.
• Experience with autonomous systems.
• Experience with maritime technology.
• Experience with maritime robotics.

Physical Requirements

Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the Software Engineer family.

Benefits

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; and early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

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 #3 for HII Mission Technologies.