Software Engineer; Entry-Senior - Navy Training & Simulation Systems

Overview

Requisition Number: 28027 | Required Travel: 0 - 10% |

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt | Anticipated Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security 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 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.

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies:
Know & Grow Your People;
Build Relationships;
Take Ownership;
Customer First;
Shape the Future;
Act with Urgency. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

HII Mission Technologies is seeking Software Engineers across multiple experience levels (Entry through Senior) to support the design, development, and deployment of the Advanced Training Domain (ATD) System—a mission‑critical U.S. Navy combat systems trainer. This team delivers high‑fidelity simulations that enhance fleet readiness and modernize shipboard and shore‑based training. This is an onsite, hands‑on engineering role working within a secure environment alongside developers, systems engineers, and Navy operators.

As part of our Integrated Training Systems group, you will help deliver software that directly improves warfighter performance.

Why This Role Matters

• Modernizes advanced Navy training systems used fleetwide
• Builds real‑world combat system simulation capabilities
• Supports mission readiness, national defense, and advanced training modernization
• Offers growth across multiple levels of engineering responsibility

The following positions are available: (Role and target salary)

• Software Engineer I: $70,000
• Software Engineer II: $82,500
• Software Engineer III: $110,000
• Software Engineer IV / Senior: $145,000

Final offers aligned to level, experience, skills, and internal equity.

• All Levels:
  Participate in Agile sprint planning, execution, and reviews.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy C++ and/or Java software on Linux platforms as part of the ATD system.
• Analyze and resolve software issues, including STRs.
• Create clear technical documentation such as sequence diagrams, developer notes, and code commentary.
• Conduct developer testing in lab environments and aboard ship as required.
• Support installation, integration, and system verification events with minimal travel.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including systems engineering, test, integration, and Navy operators—to deliver high‑fidelity training capabilities.
• Follow secure coding, configuration management, and Agile best practices throughout the software lifecycle.
• Teammates will also perform additional related duties as assigned to support project and organizational needs.

• Entry-Level (Software Engineer
  1) — Works under guidance to implement well‑scoped features and support development tasks; focuses on learning and reliability with limited system ownership.
• Intermediate (Software Engineer
  2) — Independently develops features and resolves moderately complex issues; supports GUI development and testing with minimal supervision.
• Advanced (Software Engineer
  3) — Owns subsystem development; leads sprint tasks; provides guidance to peers; promotes best practices.
• Senior (Software Engineer
  4) — Architects multi‑component solutions; leads integration efforts; mentors engineers; owns system components and roadmap direction.

Note:

System ownership expectations, troubleshooting complexity, and collaboration/leadership responsibilities increase with each level.

Education & Experience

• Software Engineer 1:
  Bachelor’s (0 exp)…