IT SOFTWARE ENG (ABAP DEVELOPMENT) 3

IT SOFTWARE ENG (ABAP DEVELOPMENT) 3

Location :

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date : Feb 10, 2025

Req ID : 39735

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 Requirement : No

Clearance Required : No - Clearance Not Required to Start

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. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, 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

The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, developing, deploying, supporting, documenting, testing, and maintaining custom business solutions based on ABAP, Fiori / UI5. The Software Engineer will review and troubleshoot problems with existing solutions, research issues, document systems and solutions. The ideal candidate will also have an understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle. The incumbent is an inquisitive, motivated self-starter. They will interface with Business Resource Managers, Technical Managers, and other peers to provide lifecycle support of integrated applications; enforce compliance of policies, procedures and work instructions; incident and problem management, change and configuration management, and service level performance. Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and / or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software to ensure software standards are met.

Design, develop, documents, tests and debugs IT applications software and systems level software, compilers, and network distribution software. Collaborated with IT systems designers and / or engineers in the planning, design, development and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes IT system capabilities to resolve problem on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs and operating systems. Ensure IT software standards are met.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; Masters 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

Proficient in ABAP (Object Oriented)

Knowledge of Fiori / UI5, including automated testing

SAP OData Services and CDS Views

Experience with SAP QM module

Experience working in a cross-functional team environment

Understanding of SDLC, collaboration & security principles

Knowledge of TFS / Azure Dev-Ops, Git and SAP gCTS, source control

Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment experience in the SAP space

TDD (Test Driven Development), Object Oriented Programming

Principles and techniques of systems analysis, design, and testing

Principles of report, screen, and form design

Demonstrated use of the Systems Development Life Cycle process and / or experience with agile development

Experience with Automated Testing tools, such as Worksoft

Interpersonal Skills

Customer service oriented attitude, desire to help others succeed

Demonstrated written / oral communication and teaming skills

Ability to execute with minimal management oversight

Technical leadership charisma to build trust with the software engineers

Willing to stretch in leadership development, mentorship, project management, and technical aptitude

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.

Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

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?

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 e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.