ENGINEER SOFTWARE 5

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Mar 5, 2026

Req ID: 45870
Team: E83 RCT PLT PLG YD ENG
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 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

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced senior engineer to provide subject matter expertise to drive innovation, excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement into the development and lifecycle management of select A4W & A1B electrical control systems and Generic Instrumentation and Control (I&C) (GIC) systems, including associated hardware and software efforts. The ideal candidate will have proven technical and technical leadership abilities, and a track record of successfully executing complex projects. This position will play a key technical role in supporting the organization's and the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program’s (NNPP) strategic objectives to drive operational excellence for the NNPP.
The successful candidate must have a strong technical background in Generic I&C system development, software development. The successful candidate must be able to develop coherent reports, letters, and other written documents that are logical, self-explanatory, and accurate. The successful candidate will apply technical principles, theories, and concepts in the development, testing, deployment, and lifecycle management of systems and products that support A4W and A1B electric plant control systems. In addition to performing engineering work directly, the successful candidate also will provide technical oversight, guidance, training, and facilitation of personnel development to ensure growth of the technical staff and successful completion of projects. Additional key responsibilities include:
• Provide technical expertise to the organization and the other NNPP organizations related to development and lifecycle processes, including, but not limited to Software Qualification by Criticality Level (SQCL) principles, practices, and implementation.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture, promoting operational efficiency and effectiveness while growing and developing the team members.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to control system design, implementation and lifecycle support, software application development, incorporating best practices into project development activities and NNPP processes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams & groups within the planning yard, EB, NNL, & Bechtel Propulsion Machinery Incorporated (BPMI), and installing activities to ensure project success.
• Implement and maintain best practices in software development methodologies including agile, waterfall, DevOps principles.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and partners. External stakeholders and partners include, but are not limited to, NAVSEA 08, NNL, BPMI, Electric Boat, Ship’s Force, NNS, Naval Shipyards, and suppliers.
• Be the organization’s GIC Design Team (GDT) Member and Lead Project Representative to be the POC between the GDT and the organization’s GIC-based system teams.
• Participate in or lead the development or update of associated organization and NNPP principles and process documents.
• Participate in Program-level meetings and on teams addressing Program strategic initiatives, such as the Strategic Planning efforts, Program Reviews, and various collaboration efforts.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 9 years of experience.

Nice to Have

• MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Professional Engineering License
• Experience developing, testing, and verifying software and requirements for Generic I&C NNPP systems
• Control and Information System (CIS) design experience
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity and Control System Security (CSS) requirements
• Ability to organize and manage large projects
• Business process and functional knowledge
• Understanding of multi-system interfaces

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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