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SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER 2

Huntington Ingalls Industries • Newport News, VA • 6h ago

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: May 30, 2026

Req ID: 47425

Team: X23 MANUFACTURING SCHEDULING

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

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. 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

Develops new and/or integrates existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models. Simulates real-time operations and develops software that simulates behavior of systems. Develops integrates and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools. Models operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommends alternative architectures. Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.

As a member of the ModSim team at NNS, you will be part of a dynamic, cross functional team dedicated to developing quality software and analytical solutions in support of our Government Organizations and Industrial/Manufacturing customers.

As a Software Developer, you will have technical responsibilities involving the research, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance evolutions of the product development lifecycle for software solutions. These solutions may span web based applications, predictive simulation models, 3D spatial planning applications, advanced data analytics products, and virtual/mixed reality applications.

Working in an Agile environment, you will work closely with a variety of roles including software developers, data analysts, subject matter experts, and customers to determine and implement best solutions.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline and 2 years of relevant experience; Master's Degree and 0 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

4 years of modeling/simulation experience

Successful completion from a Modeling and Simulation Apprenticeship Program

Nice to Have

Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Modeling & Simulation or similar disciplines and practical experience in software development.

Preferred Skills Include

Practical software development experience in one or more of the following:

Java/C++ Front End Development (TypeScript/HTML/CSS/Angular/jQuery/D3.js)

Back end Development (SQL/NoSQL/Node/Spring Boot/Express.js)

Unity/C#

Python

Experience in agile software development methodologies such as Scrum

Knowledge of modeling and simulation and discrete event simulation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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.

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