ITS Computer Programmer - 23741
Date: Jun 27, 2025
Location: Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 23741
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $56,566.00 - $73,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Entry Level
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
Summery
HII Mission Technologies is seeking an entry level Software Programmer to support the ongoing design, development, and deployment of advanced training systems for U.S. Navy applications. This role supports the Advanced Training Domain (ATD) software suite, which enhances operational readiness and modernizes shipboard and shore-based training capabilities.
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Virginia Beach, VA, offering the opportunity to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to mission-driven software development in a secure and innovative environment. #LI-MJ1
Why This Role Matters
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Support modernization of mission-critical training systems used by the U.S. Navy
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Collaborate with developers, engineers, and fleet operators to deploy impactful technology
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Contribute to software that improves warfighter readiness and simulation performance
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What you will do
• Work with a small software development team and our customer for Sprint Planning, execution and reviews.
• Formulate software solutions via the use of software requirements, consultations with users, and investigation into systems flow, data utilization, and workflow.
• Explore problematic areas and investigating issues. This includes Software Trouble Report analysis and resolutions.
• Creating and showcasing solutions by generating documentation (e.g software development notebooks, sequence diagrams, dependencies, etc), code comments, and clear coding practices.
• Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems.
• Conduct developer testing in both lab environments and aboard ship (when required) to verify software executing in line with requirements.
• Limited travel in support of software installation and testing.
What you must have
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (no experience required), OR
- Associate’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience, OR
- High school diploma/Equivalent and 4 years of relevant experience
Technical Skills
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Experience with C++ programming
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Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development cycles
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Ability to troubleshoot and resolve software issues
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Ability to obtain a Security+ certification within 3 months of hire.
Clearance Requirements
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Must be a U.S. Citizen
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Must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance.
Preferred Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science. Software Development, Information Technology, Data Science, Engieering or related.
- Experience with training system operations or development
- Familiarity with tools such as Jira, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, virtualization, and containerization technologies
- Exposure to U.S. Navy training environments or similar mission-critical systems
- Current or active DoD clearance.
- Possession of a current IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+)
Physical Requirements
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.