Why this role stands out
This hybrid Software Engineer role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to mission-critical modeling and simulation software for Navy training, with a clear path to a permanent position and excellent career growth. You'll thrive here if you have strong Java and Linux experience, enjoy problem-solving, and are eager to develop your skills within a reputable organization supporting national defense. Apply now to be part of this impactful team!
Quick overview
Job description
- Company: Huntington Ingalls Industries
- Position: Software Engineer
- Location: Hybrid 2-3 days onsite in Norfolk, VA • Duration: 6 month contract to hire, you will convert perm after 6 months
- Clearance: Secret Required Skills & Experience
- Strong Java development experience
- Experience working in Linux/Red Hat environments
- Object-oriented programming (OOP) experience
- Experience building, debugging, and maintaining software applications
- Experience with multithreaded development
- Experience using Git for source control
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Modeling & Simulation (M&S) experience
- TENA, HLA, or DIS experience
- Navy or DoD program experience
- JavaScript experience (ExtJS or Vue.js)
- Agile development experience
- Jenkins, SonarQube, or CI/CD experience
- JUnit testing experience
- Shell scripting experience
- C/C++ experience
- DISA STIG or secure coding experience Job Description
- Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain Java-based software applications and distributed simulation systems.
- Enhance and sustain Navy Training Baseline (NTB) products including JSAF, JBUS, RAVE, ERM, MDS, NEXUS, JMAC, CS3, and ATD.
- Develop software solutions within Red Hat Linux environments using Java, JavaScript, shell scripting, and modern development tools.
- Support integration efforts across distributed modeling and simulation architectures.
- Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, technical leads, and Navy stakeholders to implement operational requirements.
- Troubleshoot software defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Apply modeling and simulation protocols such as TENA, HLA, and DIS to support interoperable training systems.
- Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and Agile development activities.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and software implementation artifacts.
- Utilize Git and software configuration management processes to support development and release activities.
- Ensure software solutions meet cybersecurity requirements, secure coding standards, and NCTE architecture guidelines.
- Support system testing, deployments, and software sustainment efforts across the NCTE enterprise.
- Assist with proposal support, technical briefings, and engineering documentation as needed.
- Contribute to continuous process improvement efforts and adoption of software engineering best practices.
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