Software Test & Evaluation Engineer

Requisition Number:29870

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$69,451.00-$82,000.00

Security Clearance:

Secret

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 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.

HII's System Integration group is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join our Integrated Training Systems Software Development team. This full-time, on-site position is located in Virginia Beach, VA.

As a Software Test Engineer, you will be a key contributor in the design, development, testing, and deployment of the Advanced Training Domain (ATD) a shipboard combat system trainer used to enhance fleet readiness.

The Software Test Engineer serves as a versatile technical professional with a blend of software engineering, systems analysis, and network integration skills. In this role, you will guide hybrid software, web, and hardware products from initial specification through deployment and maintenance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Integrating network operating systems, application software, and hardware components.
• Managing the full development lifecycle of complex software and hardware systems, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and sustainment.
• Developing and executing Level 3 Test Procedures in alignment with Software Requirement Specifications (SRS) or equivalent documentation.
• Performing regression testing in lab environments and aboard ship when required.
• Providing on-site installation and system verification support (up to 10% travel).

Education & Experience

• 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.

Technical Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in systems engineering
• Working knowledge ofUnix and Linux platforms
• Previous experience withC++ and Java software
• Experience in implementation and testing of Graphical User Interfaces (GUI)
• Ability to develop a task plan and then execute the plan
• Security+ certification (or must obtain within 3 months of hire)

Clearance Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must hold a current oractive DoD secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline and 5 years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree in an Engineering discipline and 3 years of relevant experience
• Operational or development knowledge of training systems is a plus but not required
• Possession of a current IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security,…