Software Engineer (Engineer Software 2)

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies seeks a Software Engineer 2 to design, develop, integrate, and sustain applications in support of the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) and the Navy Training Baseline (NTB).

NCTE enables distributed Live-Virtual-Constructive training and underpins the navy training architecture. This role delivers robust solutions, enabling Fleet LVC and Joint LVC training with speed and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in related field; or 0 years with a Master’s in related field; or HS diploma with 6 years relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain related technical certifications; Security+ and Linux.
• U.S. Citizenship able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; on-site support as required.
• Strong proficiency in Java and object-oriented design and development.
• Experience developing multi-threaded applications.
• Proficiency with Java IDEs (IntelliJ, Eclipse) and Java debugging tools.
• Development experience in Linux/Unix environments; shell scripting for automation.
• Source control proficiency with Git.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; cross-functional team collaboration.
• JavaScript development with modern UI frameworks (Sencha ExtJS, Vue.js).
• Unit testing (JUnit) and Agile development practices.
• Systems Engineering familiarity; integration with LVC architectures (TENA, HLA, DIS).
• Build systems and messaging frameworks (Gradle, ActiveMQ); OSGi, CSS/HTML, CI/CD; code quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications and systems with logical/mathematical solutions.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to plan, design, develop, and utilize processing systems for software.
• Determine user needs; analyze capabilities to resolve requirements; prepare operating instructions.
• Design and develop compilers/assemblers, utility programs, and OS components as needed; ensure standards.
• Contribute to project milestones under general supervision.
• Support continuous improvement of software infrastructure and participate in proposals, briefings, reports, manuals.
• Deliver robust, maintainable software capabilities for JSAF with end users.
• Develop, enhance, integrate, and support JSAF features with a team of developers.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Linux/Unix

Git

Multi-threaded programming

Object-oriented design

Agile development

JUnit

IntelliJ

Eclipse

Sencha ExtJS

Vue.js

Gradle

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

IntelliJ

Eclipse

Git

JUnit

Sencha ExtJS

Vue.js

Gradle

ActiveMQ

CI/CD tools

Job description

Requisition Number: 30416

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $78,405.00 - $90,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid

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 Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

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.

Summary

The Software Engineer 2 will design, develop, integrate, and sustain applications in support of the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) and its primary simulation software, the Navy Training Baseline (NTB).

NCTE is the Navy’s integrating architecture for distributed Live-Virtual-Constructive training and forms the foundation of the Navy Training Baseline and synthetic training architecture.

This role contributes to software engineering activities that enable Fleet LVC training, Joint LVC training, and Unit-Level Training, delivering robust technical solutions and standards that maximize training capability at speed and low cost.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and hardware engineers to plan, design, develop, and utilize electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
• Determine user needs; analyze system capabilities to resolve program intent, output requirements, input acquisition, programming techniques, and controls; prepare operating instructions.
• Design and develop compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems as needed; ensure software standards are met.
• Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects, following established procedures under general supervision.
• Support continuous improvement of the software infrastructure and participate in technical proposals, briefings, technical reports, and user manuals.
• Receive prioritized requirements from NCTE program engineering leadership and work with end users to deliver robust, maintainable software capabilities for JSAF.
• Develop, enhance, integrate, and support JSAF features with a team of developers and subject matter experts.
• Perform primary development on Red Hat Linux 7/8/9 using IntelliJ or relevant IDEs; implement in Java and JavaScript frameworks (Sencha ExtJS, Vue.js); use shell scripting to automate tasks and queries; leverage Git as the primary version control system.
• Assist in preparing and delivering briefings, project plans, system specification manuals, technical reports, and user documentation.

What You Must Have

• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain related technical certifications; Security+ and Linux
• U.S. Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; ability to provide on-site support as required.
• Strong proficiency in Java and object-oriented design and development.
• Experience developing multi-threaded applications.
• Proficiency with Java IDEs (IntelliJ, Eclipse) and Java debugging tools.
• Development experience in Linux/Unix environments; shell scripting for automation.
• Source control proficiency with Git.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
• JavaScript development and modern UI frameworks (e.g., Sencha ExtJS, Vue.js).
• Unit testing (e.g., JUnit) and Agile development practices.
• Systems Engineering familiarity; integration with LVC simulation architectures (e.g., TENA, HLA, DIS).
• Build systems and messaging frameworks (Gradle, Apache ActiveMQ), OSGi, CSS/HTML, CI/CD and code quality tools (Jenkins, SonarQube).
• Secure coding practices aligned to DISA ASD STIG; role/user-based permissions design; database development.
• C/C++ experience and familiarity with C4I systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline and 2 or more years of directly related software development experience; or Master’s degree with 0 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma/equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.

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. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

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.