IT Software Engineer 2

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