ABAP SOFTWARE ENGINEER 3

Req ID: 48292
Team: T55 SOLUTIONS DEV
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

​Salary Range: $104,000.00 to $131,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software. Set operational specifications, and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software.

The Software Engineer leads the design and implementation of complex software components and contributes to architectural discussions within a Scaled Agile (SAFe) environment. This role shapes technical approaches, mentors junior engineers, improves code quality, and collaborates with developers, testers, product owners, system engineers, and architects to deliver scalable solutions. The engineer operates with strong autonomy, applying advanced programming and engineering practices.
Experience with SAP ABAP and/or Microsoft Visual Studio (C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript)
• Experience with Fiori UI5 development
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (Node, ReactJS)
• Experience with Git source control
• Practical experience with Test Driven Development
• Understanding of object-oriented design principles
• Understanding Agile methodology applied to the software development lifecycle
• Experience with Material Management (MM) modules
• Experience with Warehouse Management (including EWM)
• Experience with Automated Testing tools, such as Worksoft
• Knowledge of TFS/Azure Dev-Ops, Git and SAP gCTS, source control
• Experience in building AI driven, context aware developer tools.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; Master?s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelor's Degree for Information Technology Related Positions Only:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
• A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.

Nice to Have

Interpersonal & Professional Skills

• Customer focused, collaborative, and strong communicator
• Growth oriented with interest in leadership and mentorship
• Proactive, self motivated, and relationship driven
• Takes initiative and proposes effective solutions
• Aligns with company values and contributes to team culture

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. HII’s diverse 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.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
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