Software Development Engineer 2

HII

Software Developer integrating and developing simulation frameworks for Navy nuclear shipbuilding. Collaborating in an Agile environment with cross-functional teams on high-quality software solutions.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularD3.jsJavaJavaScriptjQueryNode.jsNoSQLPythonSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQLTypeScriptUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops new and/or integrates existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models.
Simulates real-time operations and develops software that simulates behavior of systems.
Develops integrates and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools.
Models operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommends alternative architectures.
Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.
As a member of the ModSim team at NNS, you will be part of a dynamic, cross functional team dedicated to developing quality software and analytical solutions in support of our Government Organizations and Industrial/Manufacturing customers.
As a Software Developer, you will have technical responsibilities involving the research, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance evolutions of the product development lifecycle for software solutions.
These solutions may span web based applications, predictive simulation models, 3D spatial planning applications, advanced data analytics products, and virtual/mixed reality applications.
Working in an Agile environment, you will work closely with a variety of roles including software developers, data analysts, subject matter experts, and customers to determine and implement best solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline and 2 years of relevant experience;
Master's Degree and 0 years of relevant experience
4 years of modeling/simulation experience may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications
Successful completion from a Modeling and Simulation Apprenticeship Program
Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Modeling & Simulation or similar disciplines and practical experience in software development.
Practical software development experience in one or more of the following: Java/C++ Front End Development (TypeScript/HTML/CSS/Angular/jQuery/D3.js) Back end Development (SQL/NoSQL/Node/Spring Boot/Express.js) Unity/C# Python
Experience in agile software development methodologies such as Scrum
Knowledge of modeling and simulation and discrete event simulation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaC++TypeScriptHTMLCSSAngularjQueryD3.jsSQLNoSQLNodeSpring BootExpress.jsUnityC#Python

Soft Skills

communication

Certifications

Modeling and Simulation Apprenticeship Program