IT SOFTWARE ENGINEER 1 - ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION (RPA)
Location:
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Date: Oct 30, 2026
Req ID: 50613
Team: T56 AI and Digital Innovation
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 Requirements: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: $71,000.00 to $89,000.00
The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range
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
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.
Design, develop, test, and support Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions that improve business efficiency and reduce manual effort across the organization. This role contributes to the full automation lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of digital workers.
We are seeking a Level 1 Software Engineer with experience in RPA development who is eager to work in a large, complex enterprise environment. You will be part of a collaborative team of developers, architects, analysts, and business partners working together to support a continuously evolving technical landscape.
As an RPA Software Engineer, you will build and maintain automations that interface with a wide range of enterprise systems across multiple business domains, including Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations. You will develop automations that interact with systems such as SAP, SharePoint, databases, and internal web or desktop applications, ensuring solutions are reliable, secure, and scalable.
In this role, you will:
Design, develop, test, and maintain RPA solutions using approved automation platforms and development standards
Analyze business processes and technical requirements to determine automation feasibility and approach
Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts, and subject matter experts during requirements gathering, grooming sessions, and design reviews
Implement exception handling, logging, and performance optimizations to ensure stable production automations
Participate in code reviews, testing activities, and release processes to ensure quality and compliance
Provide support for deployed automations, including troubleshooting, enhancements, and continuous improvement efforts
Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and knowledge sharing to support long-term sustainability of solutions
You will work closely with project managers, solution architects, fellow developers, and system users to deliver automation solutions that provide measurable business value. This position offers exposure to a wide variety of business processes and technologies, along with significant opportunities for technical growth and skill development within RPA and enterprise systems.
If you enjoy building software in partnership with business users, applying creativity to automate complex processes, and working collaboratively within a team to deliver impactful solutions, we invite you to join our RPA team and help drive innovation across the organization.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt 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
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.
