ATD Test & Evaluation Engineer 2

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.

About the role

HII's System Integration group is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join our Integrated Training Systems Software Development team! This is a full-time on-site position located in the Virginia Beach, VA area. As a Software Test Engineer, you will play a critical role as part of the Integrated Training Systems in the design, development, testing and deployment of the Advanced Training Domain (ATD), a shipboard combat system trainer.

A Software Test Engineer, also known as lead systems analyst, a network engineer who can also program, or a software engineer who can also manage networks, is an IT professional who oversees the creation of hybrid software, web, and hardware products from initial specifications to final rollout and maintenance. These products are often sophisticated systems that run on the web. The software test engineer is responsible for integrating various network operating systems, application programs, and hardware devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Level 3 Test Procedures developed against Software Requirement Specifications (SRS) or equivalent specification.
• Conduct regression testing in both lab environments and aboard ship (when required) to verify software executing in line with requirements.
• Provide occasional on-site support for installations and system verification (up to 10% travel).
• Manage the development cycle associated with producing resilient software, hardware, and web applications, including specification, design, coding, testing, and maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline and 5 years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline and 3 years of relevant experience.
• 3 years of experience in systems engineering.
• Working knowledge of Unix and Linux platforms.
• Previous experience with C++ and Java software.
• Experience in implementation and testing of Graphical User Interfaces (GUI).
• Ability to develop a task plan and then execute the plan.
• Security+ certification (or must obtain within 3 months of hire).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must hold a current or active DoD secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Operational or development knowledge of training systems.
• Possession of a current IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+).
• Experience with JIRA, GitHub, and subversion.
• Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler (or the equivalent).
• Experience with Automated Testing Software for RHEL 8 (and later).

Physical Requirements

• May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment.
• Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

Pay

The listed salary range for this role is $69,451.00 - $82,000.00. 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.

Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)) and financial planning tools.
• Life insurance and employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation occasionally offered for qualified positions.

HII is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to build a new future. 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.