Software Engineer III

HII

Engineer Software 3 developing embedded controls and HMI software for Navy vessels at Newport News Shipbuilding. Contributing to all stages of the software development lifecycle in a collaborative environment.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $119,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

contribute throughout all stages of the software development lifecycle from requirements through customer validation
apply your software programming skills, your architectural knowledge, and leadership toward the development, deployment, and maintenance of our software management and monitoring system application and embedded operating system utilized on Navy vessels
designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions
conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software
prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.
Strong background in programming and troubleshooting of embedded systems, Java applications, and Linux operating systems
Foundational knowledge and experience with networking and virtual machines
Use of and interaction with relational databases associated with data driven design
Good communication skills in support of technical exchanges with peers, customers and software suppliers
Active DoD security clearance is beneficial

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

Software Development LifecycleApplication DesignDebuggingMathematical SolutionsCompilers DevelopmentAssemblers DevelopmentUtility Programs DevelopmentOperating Systems DesignNetworking KnowledgeVirtual Machines Experience

Soft Skills

Good Communication Skills

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreePh.D.