SOFTWARE DESIGNER 2

Software Designer 2

Location : Newport News, Virginia, United States

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 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

Newport News Shipbuilding's Reactor Plant Planning Yard department is seeking an experienced engineer (software, computer, electrical, or related field) to join its software development team. As a member of the software team, the successful candidate will contribute to the development and deployment of C++ application software utilizing a Naval Nuclear Laboratories customized toolset. The successful candidate will be directly involved in software development life cycle activities inclusive of requirements refinement and derivation, coding, unit testing, peer review / code inspection, and investigation into feedback from an external software qualification group.

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.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 0 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience in C++ development environments and tools such as Visual Studio.
• Experienced in the use of compilers such as WindRiver and code coverage tools like VectorCast.
• Experienced with deployment and troubleshooting of software for an embedded system.
• Comfortable with and adaptable to the use of customized, proprietary development environments and toolsets.
• Strong planning, execution, and communication skills

The Role

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include : concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

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.

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.