Systems Engineer 3

Req ID : 43168

Team : T53 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Entity : Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position : Yes

Full-Time

Shift : 1st

Relocation : No relocation assistance available

Virtual / Telework Opportunity : Yes - Telework available up to 100%

Travel Requirements : No

Clearance Required : No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range : 88738.00 to110916.00

Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were 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

Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems system administration issues or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions. Newport News Shipbuilding a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII-NNS) is seeking a QA Test Engineer that has functional / configuration / customization knowledge of the TeamCenter software suite. The ideal candidate is technically minded inquisitive curious detail oriented quick-learning and ultimately interested in becoming a functional expert and quality gate of software developed / delivered by our agile team. Team Center and interface experience is preferred as is experience with UI based test automation tools.

In this role you will join a team of IT professionals dedicated to designing and building information systems to support construction of some of the largest and most complex products in the world. Our IT systems process information across Engineering Planning Operations and Manufacturing. We are the sole designer and builder of U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy Submarines.

The ideal candidate will work as a member of a highly productive and engaged agile team to review user stories requirements specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback for test considerations. Typical responsibilities include the following :

Creating detailed comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases

Estimating prioritizing planning and coordinating testing activities as part of the agile software development lifecycle

Designing developing and executing re-useable and scalable automation scripts using UI based automation tools

Ability to understand and use XML Microsoft Access and Excel for managing large sets of data

Identifying documenting recording and tracking defects / bugs and working with the internal and external teams to understand and resolve (NNS custom development and vendor introduced defects and bugs). Shepherd development and external resources through defect resolution.

Performing thorough regression testing (manual and / or automated) when bugs are resolved

Assisting software engineers in defining and building in-code unit tests with a test driven development approach

Developing and applying testing processes for new and existing product development to meet customer needs

Monitoring debugging process results and automation script failures

Staying up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies

Must Have

Bachelors 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 Bachelors Degree for Information Technology Related Positions Only :

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associates 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 Bachelors Degree.

Nice to Have

We are looking for team members who are self-motivating self-aware self-disciplined and self-improving. The following is a list of additional knowledge skills and abilities that we value :

Customer service-oriented attitude desire to help others succeed

Quality first mindset

UI based test automation experience (Worksoft Tricentis Trissential is a plus)

Ability to listen and communicate well and a desire and eagerness to learn

Willingness to stretch in leadership development mentorship and technical aptitude

Knowledge or understanding of :

Why HII

We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs 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 Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll 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 - its 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

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to 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- for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

Key Skills

Environment,Academics,Javase,Cost Estimation,Fire,Business Studies

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1