Software Development Engineer

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date:
May 21, 2026

Req

Team: X23 MANUFACTURING SCHEDULING

Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation:
No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement:
No

Clearance Required:

No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Develops new and/or integrates existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models. Simulates real-time operations and develops software that simulates behaviour of systems. Develops integrates and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools. Models operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommends alternative architectures. Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.

As a member of the Mod Sim team at NNS, you will be part of a dynamic, cross‑functional team dedicated to developing quality software and analytical solutions in support of our U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Energy and Industrial/Manufacturing customers.

As a Software Developer, you will have technical responsibilities involving the research, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance evolutions of the product development lifecycle for software solutions. These solutions may span web based applications, predictive simulation models, 3D spatial planning applications, advanced data analytics products, and virtual/mixed reality applications.

Working in an Agile environment, you will work closely with a variety of roles including software developers, data analysts, subject matter experts, and customers to determine and implement best solutions.

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline and 0 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

• 4 years of modeling/simulation experience
• Successful completion from a Modeling and Simulation Apprenticeship Program

Preferred Skills Include:

• Practical software development experience in one or more of the following:
• Java/C++ Front End Development (Type Script/HTML/CSS/Angular/Bootstrap/D3.js)
• Back end Development (SQL/No
  
  SQL/Node)
• Unity/C#
• Experience in agile software development methodologies such as Scrum
• Knowledge of modeling and simulation and discrete event simulation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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.

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.