ITS Computer Programmer (JAAR/DCD) - 24725

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Date: Jul 31, 2025

Location: Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 24725 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $68,123.00 - $85,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Summary

HII’s System Integration group is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Integrated Training Systems Software Development team in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This full-time position supports the design, development, and deployment of both shore-based and shipboard software applications, including the Joint After Action Review (JAAR) and Data Collection and Display (DCD) systems.

 

Why This Role Matters

This role supports high-impact software systems that contribute directly to the training effectiveness and operational readiness of the U.S. Navy. By designing and deploying mission-critical solutions, the Software Engineer helps ensure seamless execution of distributed training environments across tactical platforms.

What you will do

  • Collaborate with a small Agile software team and customers to support sprint planning, execution, and reviews

  • Develop software solutions by interpreting requirements and consulting with end users

  • Investigate and resolve system issues, including analyzing and resolving Software Trouble Reports

  • Create and maintain software development documentation, including notebooks, sequence diagrams, and dependencies

  • Write clean, maintainable code with strong commenting and documentation practices

  • Perform hands-on development and troubleshooting, using innovative approaches to solve technical problems

  • Conduct developer testing in lab environments and shipboard settings (as required) to verify compliance with requirements

  • Participate in limited travel to support software installation and testing efforts

What you must have

Education and experience:

    • 2+ years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field

    • 0 years experience with a Master’s degree in a related field

    • 6+ years relevant experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Experience implementing Agile and Scrum development methodologies

  • Proficiency in software development using:

    • C#

    • C++

    • Angular framework

  • Database experience with:

    • PostgreSQL

    • Structured Query Language (SQL)

  • U.S. citizenship required

  • Must possess a current or active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or have the ability to obtain one

  • Security+ certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire

Preferred Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science or related field. 

  • Operational or development knowledge of military training systems

  •  CompTIA Security+ CE certification (or equivalent) to meet DoD requirements for IAT Level II roles under DoD 8570 and SECNAV M-5239.2

  • Experience using:

    • JIRA (project tracking)

    • Confluence (documentation)

    • Bitbucket or GitLab (source control)

Physical Requirements

  • Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements Software Engineer family.  May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

 

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key 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. Our 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.

 

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.

 

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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.