Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
SENIOR PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER (ENGINEER SOFTWARE 5)
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
SENIOR PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER (ENGINEER SOFTWARE 5)
Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Oct 6, 2025 US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time. Shift: 1st. Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available. Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirement: Yes, up to 10% of the time Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start 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. Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), is seeking an experienced technical leader to drive our software development efforts over the coming decades. As the amount and complexity of networked systems increases, it is imperative that we have strong technical leadership to drive innovation and deliver high-quality software solutions. Duties will include: Providing subject matter expertise to cross-functional teams within NNS developing and testing software and their associated requirements Coordinating with cross-functional teams across NNS, Electric Boat (EB), Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc (BPMI), Naval Nuclear Laboratories (NNL), and the Navy, ensuring the NNPP Software Enterprise executes their strategic objects Driving excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement to these teams Working on unusually complex technical problems and providing solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious Serving as the organization's spokesperson on software development projects, and advising management and customers on advanced technical topics Using proactive foresight to identify risks and opportunities, and advising internal and external stakeholders on the appropriate courses of action Occasionally developing and presenting reports, letters, and information to broad audiences that is logical, self-explanatory, and accurate Providing oversight, guidance, and training to the NNS staff with the goal of developing strong technical and organizational competencies Advising management on industry trends and emerging technologies that will impact our cost, schedule, quality, and efficiency Collaborating with project management to ensure NNS is implementing best practices for software development including combinations of Agile, DevOps, Waterfall, etc The ideal candidate will have professional experience or knowledge of: Designing, developing, qualifying, testing, and/or operating Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plants Developing, testing, and verifying software and requirements for Generic Instrumentation and Control (I&C) systems and components Performing Software Qualification by Criticality Level (SQCL) evaluations Cybersecurity and Control System Security (CSS) requirements The Generic Hardware Building Block (HWBB) Catalog Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices The ideal candidate will have these characteristics: Able to work under consultative direction towards predetermined long-range goals and objectives, with minimal to no direction from management Natural catalyst for setting a positive and purpose-driven culture, fostering engagement, promoting accountability, and inspiring a collaborative environment; this individual will possess exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to lead by example Natural ability to navigate and lead through change, and to adjust strategies and approaches as needed to meet evolving business needs Makes informed, data-driven decisions that balance technical requirements, business objectives, and team capabilities Must Have
Bachelor's Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 9 years of experience. Nice to Have
Master of Science in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or Computer Science Professional Engineering License in Computer Engineering, Control Systems, or Electronics/Controls/Communications Why HII . We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. We are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options, financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Equal Employment Opportunity . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable Accommodation . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. You may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.
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Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Oct 6, 2025 US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time. Shift: 1st. Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available. Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirement: Yes, up to 10% of the time Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start 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. Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), is seeking an experienced technical leader to drive our software development efforts over the coming decades. As the amount and complexity of networked systems increases, it is imperative that we have strong technical leadership to drive innovation and deliver high-quality software solutions. Duties will include: Providing subject matter expertise to cross-functional teams within NNS developing and testing software and their associated requirements Coordinating with cross-functional teams across NNS, Electric Boat (EB), Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc (BPMI), Naval Nuclear Laboratories (NNL), and the Navy, ensuring the NNPP Software Enterprise executes their strategic objects Driving excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement to these teams Working on unusually complex technical problems and providing solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious Serving as the organization's spokesperson on software development projects, and advising management and customers on advanced technical topics Using proactive foresight to identify risks and opportunities, and advising internal and external stakeholders on the appropriate courses of action Occasionally developing and presenting reports, letters, and information to broad audiences that is logical, self-explanatory, and accurate Providing oversight, guidance, and training to the NNS staff with the goal of developing strong technical and organizational competencies Advising management on industry trends and emerging technologies that will impact our cost, schedule, quality, and efficiency Collaborating with project management to ensure NNS is implementing best practices for software development including combinations of Agile, DevOps, Waterfall, etc The ideal candidate will have professional experience or knowledge of: Designing, developing, qualifying, testing, and/or operating Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plants Developing, testing, and verifying software and requirements for Generic Instrumentation and Control (I&C) systems and components Performing Software Qualification by Criticality Level (SQCL) evaluations Cybersecurity and Control System Security (CSS) requirements The Generic Hardware Building Block (HWBB) Catalog Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices The ideal candidate will have these characteristics: Able to work under consultative direction towards predetermined long-range goals and objectives, with minimal to no direction from management Natural catalyst for setting a positive and purpose-driven culture, fostering engagement, promoting accountability, and inspiring a collaborative environment; this individual will possess exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to lead by example Natural ability to navigate and lead through change, and to adjust strategies and approaches as needed to meet evolving business needs Makes informed, data-driven decisions that balance technical requirements, business objectives, and team capabilities Must Have
Bachelor's Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 9 years of experience. Nice to Have
Master of Science in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or Computer Science Professional Engineering License in Computer Engineering, Control Systems, or Electronics/Controls/Communications Why HII . We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. We are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options, financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Equal Employment Opportunity . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable Accommodation . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. You may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.
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