Optimization Tech Debt Lead (Engineer Software 3) - 27216

Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc

Suffolk, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$96,951–$130,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Big Data, Business Administration, C++ Programming Language, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Database Design, Debugging Skills, Detail Oriented, Distributed Computing, Docker, Engineering Software, Establish Priorities, Git, Government, High School Diploma, Integration Testing, Java, JavaScript, Linux Operating System, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Visual Studio, Military, NoSQL, Node.js, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, React.js, Refactoring, Regression Testing, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Software Administration, Software Debugging, Software Engineering, Sustainability, System Architecture, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Test Automation, Testing, Unit Test, United States Navy (USN), Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Suffolk, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Requisition Number: 27216

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $96,951.00 - $130,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Senior

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.

 

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers.

Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class.

 

Software Engineer - Joint Training Synthetic Environment (JTSE)

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking a Software Engineer to support the Joint Training Synthetic Environment (JTSE) for the Joint Staff J7 (JS J-7) contract. This role focuses on modernizing codebases, improving system performance, and driving technical excellence in a mission-critical environment.

 

Responsibilities

• Refactor and modernize legacy code to improve maintainability and readability. • Identify and prioritize technical debt across the codebase. • Increase automated test coverage (unit, integration, regression). • Upgrade outdated libraries, frameworks, and dependencies. • Address security vulnerabilities and deprecated components. • Improve CI/CD pipeline reliability and system monitoring. • Collaborate with feature teams to plan and execute technical improvements. • Develop well-structured code following established standards. • Test software against requirements and document results. • Support development of virtual environment courses and related systems.

 

Requirements

• 5 years experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. • Active Secret Clearance • Proficiency in C++ and/or C# in a Visual Studio environment • Strong software debugging skills • Experience with unit, integration, and regression testing • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated build processes • Experience with Agile methodologies, Jira, Confluence, and Git. • Ability to work independently and in a team environment • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

 

Preferred Requirements

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 products a plus • Understanding of system architecture and experience with distributed systems • Familiarity with Java, JavaScript, NodeJS, ReactJS. • Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and Helm charts. • Development experience in Linux environments. • Database design (Relational and NoSQL/Graph). • Background in performance optimization and technical improvement initiatives.

 

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. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

 

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.

 

Accommodations

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. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

About the Company

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Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc

Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII’s Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII’s Technical Solutions division provides a wide range of professional services through its Fleet Support, Integrated Missions Solutions, Nuclear & Environmental, and Oil & Gas groups. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs nearly 37,000 people operating both domestically and internationally.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
FOUNDED
2011
WEBSITE
http://www.huntingtoningalls.com