SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER 2

The Role

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.

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline and 2 years of relevant experience; Master's Degree and 0 years of relevant experience One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications: - 4 years of modeling/simulation experience - Successful completion from a Modeling and Simulation Apprenticeship Program

Nice to Have

Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Modeling & Simulation or similar disciplines and practical experience in software development.

Preferred Skills Include

- 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