Software Test Engineer

Requisition Number: 27327

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $69,451.00 - $89,294.40

Security Clearance:
Ability to Obtain

Level of

Experience:

Mid

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.

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 C5

ISR, 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. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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The Software Test Engineer supports HII’s Integrated Training Systems – Software Development (ITS‑SD) team in Virginia Beach, VA. In this role, you will contribute to the development, testing, and deployment of the Advanced Training Domain (ATD)—a shipboard combat system trainer used across Navy training programs. You will perform hands‑on software testing, integrate hardware and software components, and validate system performance in both lab and shipboard environments.

Impact. Your work directly supports Fleet training readiness by ensuring that ITS‑SD software products are stable, reliable, and functionally aligned with system requirements. Through rigorous testing and system integration, you help deliver mission‑critical training technology that Sailors depend on for mission preparation and operational proficiency.

• Conduct software testing and system verification in ITS‑SD laboratory environments and, when required, aboard Navy ships.
• Integrate software builds, network operating systems, and hardware components to support system functionality.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirement review, integration, testing, defect analysis, and maintenance.
• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test procedures, and system validation documentation.
• Identify defects, document results, and collaborate with developers and systems engineers to resolve issues.
• Assist with installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and integration activities during lab and shipboard events.
• Use tools such as JIRA Software for defect tracking and Subversion (SVN) for version control.
• Support limited travel for shipboard installation, testing, or troubleshooting as required.

• 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR
• 0 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree in a related field; OR
• 6 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma/equivalent.

• Experience in systems/software engineering, development, integration, and/or testing.
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