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Software Machine Learning Engineer 1 (29937)

HII


Job Location:

Newport News, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 75257 - 86008
Posted: 4 September 2026 (9 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 2 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Requisition Number:29937

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$75257.00-$86008.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Entry Level

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 coordinationnot 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 systemsfrom small watercraft to submarines surface combatants and aircraft carriersHII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energys 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.

Leadership Mindset at HII Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework we define how every employee grows leads and contributesregardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

  • Know & Grow Your People Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships Communicate openly collaborate well and build trust.
  • Take Ownership Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future Bring ideas curiosity and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Who We Are

Mission Technologies a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries is inviting applications for the position of EngineerMachine 1 to join our Integrated Product Support (IPS) team in Newport News VA. This is an exciting opportunityto become a part of a dynamic team of Engineers Designers Planners and PMAs who provide support to Facilityoperations at Newport News Shipbuilding. The ideal candidate should be a self-motivated individual who can workcollaboratively in a team environment to meet the needs of Facilities Engineering operations at NNS.

What You Will Do

This engineering position will support Facilities Engineering to develop and execute projects with a focus onrobotics automation and advanced manufacturing technology equipment.

  • Additional areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:Lead multidisciplinary project teams to oversee development and implementation of manufacturing facilityprojects across all project management phases
  • Perform engineering oversight for design engineering disciplines: electrical mechanical electromechanicalcontrols and/or structural
  • Provide field engineering field technical assessments and contractor management during construction
  • Provide manufacturing process engineering and technology development
  • Control project costs and schedules

Minimum Qualifications
  • 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevantexperience.
    Candidate must have experience with Bachelors in Engineering from an ABET accredited program in one ofthe following disciplines: Electrical Computer Mechanical or Mechatronics.
  • Candidate must have experience developing custom GUIs HMIs or other operator interfaces
  • Candidate must have experience analyzing design engineering requirements documents and electricalmechanical and structural drawings
  • Candidate must have strong project management scheduling and organizational skills
  • Candidate must have strong leadership and communication skillsCandidate must have strong computer skills Windows and MS Office Suite
  • Candidate must have the ability to work independently and be a part of cross-functional teams inaccomplishment of complex tasks
  • Candidate must have the ability to address technical quality and business aspects of a project
  • Candidate must have the ability to complete assigned tasks on schedule and within budget
  • Candidate must have the ability to learn independently through your own research and experimentation
  • Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Bonus Points For Having!
  • Experience with automating or improving a process using robotic or industrial automation systems
  • Developing software preferred language is C# / .NET with exposure to software engineering topics likeobject oriented programming SOLID principles and test driven development
  • Familiarity with materials and processes in manufacturing
  • Working in an industrial environment and demonstrating a positive attitude for safety
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
Physical Requirements

May require working in an office industrial shipboard or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders andtolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Must be available to work in the yard on-site.


The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the roles location expectations and responsibilities. When extending an offer HIIs Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include but are not limited to the roles function and a candidates education or training work experience and key skills.

Meet HIIs Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7000 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 C5ISR 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 thats right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies click here for a short video:

HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. Our 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.

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.

Do You Need Assistance
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America's largest shipbuilder with 140+ years advancing U.S. national security — delivering powerful naval vessels, unmanned systems, and all-domain defense technologies.

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