Req ID: 45774
Team: T55 SOLUTIONS DEV
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
ship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Telework available up to 100%
Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
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 Design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software. Set operational specifications, and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software.
The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, developing, deploying, supporting, documenting, testing, and maintaining custom business solutions based on .NET, 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. Ensures software standards are met.
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.
- Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of experience. Master's Degree and 7 years of experience. Ph.D. and 4 years of experience. 18 years of related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelor's degree.
Nice to Have Strong oral and written communications skills
Excellent customer service skills
On-Call production support
Experience working in a cross-functional team environment
General understanding of/experience with content management systems & information architecture
Knowledge of .NET, IIS experience
Understanding of SDLC, collaboration & security principles
Knowledge of TFS/Azure Dev-Ops source control system with Visual Studio IDE
Knowledge of how to develop and implement a software solution
Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment experience
TDD (Test Driven Development), Object Oriented Programming, and Unit Testing
Principles and techniques of systems analysis, design, and testing
Principles of program documentation
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
IBM Mainframe software, COBOL, IDMS and DB2
Strong trouble shooting and problem solving skills
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. 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.
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