Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available
Travel Requirement: No
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
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. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs IT applications software and systems. Collaborates with IT systems designers and/or engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes IT 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 IT software standards are met.
The Software Engineer is responsible for supporting, documenting, testing, and maintaining custom business solutions based on .NET, ABAP, Fiori/UI5, IIS, and Windows Server platforms. The Software Engineer will review and troubleshoot problems with existing solutions, research issues, document systems and solutions. The incumbent will be expected to know and/or quickly learn several foundational programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, PowerShell, C# .Net, SQL, & HTML. The ideal candidate will also have an understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle. The incumbent is an inquisitive, motivated self-starter. The incumbent will interface with Business Resource Managers, Technical Managers, and other peers to provide lifecycle support of integrated applications; enforce compliance of policies, procedures and work instructions; incident and problem management, change and configuration management, and service level performance. 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. May design embedded systems software.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.
One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelor's Degree for Information Technology Related Positions Only:
NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.
Nice to Have
Experience working in a cross-functional team environment • Knowledge of Fiori/UI5, including automated testing • Knowledge of ABAP (Object Oriented), SAP OData Services and CDS Views, JavaScript, Nodejs, .NET experience • Understanding of SDLC, collaboration & security principles • Knowledge of TFS/Azure Dev-Ops, Git and SAP gCTS, source control • Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment experience in the SAP space • TDD (Test Driven Development), Object Oriented Programming • Principles and techniques of systems analysis, design, and testing • Principles of report, screen, and form design • Demonstrated use of the Systems Development Life Cycle process and/or experience with agile development • Experience with Automated Testing tools, such as Worksoft, is a plus • Experience with SQL Database (SQL, Table Design, Store Procedures) a plus • Experience with SAP QM module a plus • Experience using Scripting languages (such as PowerShell and MS-DOS Batch) a plus • Experience with ASP.NET Webforms a plus
Interpersonal Skills Highly Preferred • Customer service oriented attitude, desire to help others succeed. • Demonstrated written/oral communication and teaming skills • Ability to execute with minimal management oversight • Technical leadership charisma to build trust with the software engineers • Willing to stretch in leadership development, mentorship, project management, and technical aptitude."
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. 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 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.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
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.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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 e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
