IT Software Engineer 2 - Job Description
Company: Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) - Newport News Shipbuilding
Job Title: IT Software Engineer 2
Request ID: 934-1
Location: Newport News, VA - Hybrid
Department: T55
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Start Date: November 2, 2026
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Shift: First Shift, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Security Clearance: No Clearance Required
Pay Rate: $42.00-$52.00/hour
Position Overview
HII Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking an IT Software Engineer 2 to support the NNS Access Team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in software development, testing, code reviews, and the software development life cycle.
The engineer will work primarily with Java, JavaScript, web development, and HTML, with additional programming languages considered a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test operating systems-level software and network distribution software.
- Develop and maintain applications using Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C# and .NET.
- Support web development activities for the NNS Access Team.
- Define operational specifications and analyze software requirements.
- Participate throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Develop, troubleshoot, test, and debug software applications.
- Conduct and participate in peer code reviews.
- Create and maintain technical documentation as required.
- Collaborate with other developers, engineers, and IT professionals.
- Support embedded systems software development when applicable.
- Apply software engineering best practices to deliver reliable and maintainable solutions.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience, or
- Master's degree with 0 years of experience, or
- 4 years of related exempt experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
- 8 years of non-related exempt experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
- A relevant professional certification may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
Required Skills
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Java / JavaScript / Web Development
- HTML / CSS / C# / .NET
- Software testing and debugging
- Code review and peer review
- Software requirements analysis
- Web application development
Preferred Skills
- Experience with additional programming languages.
- Experience developing operating systems-level or network distribution software.
- Embedded systems software development experience.
- Experience working in enterprise IT environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Work Environment
This position is offered as a hybrid role supporting the NNS Access Team in Newport News, Virginia.
Top 3 Primary Skills
- Java / JavaScript / Web Development
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Software Testing & Peer Code Review