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IT SOFTWARE ENGINEER 2 - ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION (RPA)

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII · Newport News, VA · 1 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. This is a full-time, 1st shift role with up to 100% telework availability and 10-25% travel required. Relocation assistance is not available.

About the Role

Design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software. Set operational specifications, and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software.

Design, develop, test, and support Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions that improve business efficiency and reduce manual effort across the organization. This role contributes to the full automation lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of digital workers.

We are seeking a Level 2 Software Engineer with experience in RPA development who is eager to work in a large, complex enterprise environment. You will be part of a collaborative team of developers, architects, analysts, and business partners working together to support a continuously evolving technical landscape.

As an RPA Software Engineer, you will build and maintain automations that interface with a wide range of enterprise systems across multiple business domains, including Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations. You will develop automations that interact with systems such as SAP, SharePoint, databases, and internal web or desktop applications, ensuring solutions are reliable, secure, and scalable.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain RPA solutions using approved automation platforms and development standards
  • Analyze business processes and technical requirements to determine automation feasibility and approach
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts, and subject matter experts during requirements gathering, grooming sessions, and design reviews
  • Implement exception handling, logging, and performance optimizations to ensure stable production automations
  • Participate in code reviews, testing activities, and release processes to ensure quality and compliance
  • Provide support for deployed automations, including troubleshooting, enhancements, and continuous improvement efforts
  • Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and knowledge sharing to support long-term sustainability of solutions

You will work closely with project managers, solution architects, fellow developers, and system users to deliver automation solutions that provide measurable business value. This position offers exposure to a wide variety of business processes and technologies, along with significant opportunities for technical growth and skill development within RPA and enterprise systems.

Requirements

Must have one of the following:

  • Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience
  • Master’s Degree and 0 years of relevant professional experience
  • NNS Apprentice School graduate (for IT-related positions only)
  • Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate (for IT-related positions only)
  • Associate's Degree or other formal 2-year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
  • Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
  • High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience, or other relevant exempt experience
  • High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience, or other relevant non-exempt experience
  • A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices
  • On-site health centers and tele-medicine
  • Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
  • Savings plan options (401K) and financial education and planning tools
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and employee discounts
  • Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

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