ENGINEER SOFTWARE 3

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Sep 4, 2026

Req ID: 49355
Team: O41 PLANT ENGR
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

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 Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $95,000.00 to $119,000.00

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

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.

This position provides engineering cognizance and technical support that focuses on developing, maintaining, and integrating software solutions that support production equipment, controls systems, and manufacturing workflows throughout the Plant, manufacturing systems, utility infrastructure, building operating systems, and submarine delivery/transportation systems.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Participate in project reviews, evaluate machine controls requirements, and support specification development.
Scope new machines, review design boilerplates, and suggest required features or requirements.
Verify specifications align with production needs and integration standards.
Support installation, configuration, turnover, and acceptance testing for manufacturing software and automation systems.
Maintain software repositories, version control, and configuration baselines for manufacturing applications.
Create and maintain databases for findings, corrective actions, machine data, and production analytics.
Serve as application administrator for Manufacturing Engineering software tools.
Diagnose issues across software, controls, networking, and manufacturing systems.
Debugs applications software and systems issues within assigned system(s).
Provide technical direction to maintenance personnel and controls technician team to support routine and non-routine equipment repair work
Develop a long-range strategic plan for controls improvements for assigned systems and equipment
Develop and maintain technical training for junior engineers and controls technicians
Work with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, IT, Automation, and vendor partners to support plant operations.
Ensure software standards are written and met.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;
Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

NNS requires ABET engineer degree from accredited engineer program.

Nice to Have

Knowledge and experience with:

- PLC programming and logic development (various programming languages)
- Experience with SCADA, MES, or industrial protaocols.
- Experience with File transfer protocols for CNC/DNC communications and management systems
- Experience developing or maintaining industrial software applications
- Familiarity with Linux, Windows Server, virtual machines, or networking fundamentals
- Strong troubleshooting skills across software and controls systems
- Good communication skills for technical exchanges with engineering, production, and vendors
- Robotics/machine automation
- Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
- Relay interfaces
- Technical aptitude and understanding of both electrical and mechanical components and how they work together as a system
- Development and/or interpretation of electrical, mechanical and controls schematics

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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