Software Engineer 5

HII Suffolk, VA $136,991 - $190,000
Contract Senior Level 15+ years

Posted 1 week ago

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About This Role

Lead the design, engineering, and integration of innovative software solutions for Joint Operational Training Gaps within a complex, multi-domain environment. Oversee major software development efforts and guide technical integration across M&S domains to support joint warfighter readiness.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, engineering, and integration of innovative solutions to address Joint Operational Training Gaps
  • Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of major software development efforts, ensuring alignment with mission goals and stakeholder expectations
  • Guide technical integration across multiple M&S domains, including emerging areas such as Space M&S
  • Serve as a primary technical liaison with government leadership, military partners, and adjacent organizations
  • Evaluate industry tools, technologies, and processes for potential integration into JLVC modernization efforts
  • Architect scalable, flexible, and efficient LVC training solutions that support joint operational readiness

Requirements

  • 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field or equivalent
  • 10+ years hands on experience with Modeling & Simulation (M&S) solutions and Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) systems and architectures
  • 10+ years integrating LVC solutions, including work with simulation interoperability standards and data translation
  • 5+ years supporting live training range systems, networks, and associated architectures
  • Demonstrated experience working within Joint LVC training environments, systems, and architectures

Qualifications

  • Bachelors in related field or High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 15 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, 13 years with a Master's degree, 10 years with a PhD, or 19 years with a High School Diploma in related fields; plus 10+ years hands-on experience with M&S and LVC systems, 10+ years integrating LVC solutions, and 5+ years supporting live training range systems.

Nice to Have

  • Experience supporting large scale government or military M&S training systems
  • Proven success leading cross functional teams in developing or modernizing JOTG solutions
  • Strong understanding of networking and multi domain integration techniques
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate across senior government and military stakeholders
  • Ability to operate effectively in complex, high stakes environments with tight timelines
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and innovation in solving operational training challenges

Skills

Modeling & Simulation (M&S) * Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) systems and architectures * JLVC modernization *

* Required skills

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Employee Discounts
Employee assistance programs
Financial planning tools
Early childhood scholarship
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness resources
Post-secondary education scholarships
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Vision plan choices
401(k) Savings Plan Options

About HII

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, specializing in the sole design, building, and refueling of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines.

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