Engineer Software 3
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Software Development
Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Machine Learning/ ML Engineer
Req
Team: E50 PROP AND REAC ENG PLNG YRD
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, 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required:
No – Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: $95,000.00 to $
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.
This position is intended for the Software Configuration Management and Development (SwCMD) group within the Networks, Software, and Cybersecurity E50. The incumbent will be responsible for designing, developing, documenting, testing and debugging database software applications for internal process improvement applications to support the engineering department. In addition to the above, this position is expected to assist in technical leadership through daily activities, to include preparation and/or review of interdepartmental memos, process guidelines, testing documentation, code, etc.
This position regularly communicates with the whole department and other NNS departments via email, phone, and meetings.
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.
- 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.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and maintain a questioning attitude
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Strong coding/developing database applications experience
- Translating Backlog Items into precise database structures
- Full stack developing experience
- Awareness of Agile practices
- Extensive experience in creating turn-key applications
- Database management
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…
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