Software Integration Engineer II – Radar Systems (Secret Clearance Required)

Location: Newport News, VA (Onsite – Shipyard Environment)

Schedule: 40–60 hrs/week (based on test schedule and ship construction timelines)

Clearance: Active Secret required at start

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required

Duration: Long-term contract (multi-year potential tied to ship build cycles)

Overview

We are hiring a Software Integration Engineer to support advanced naval radar systems as part of a high-impact defense program.

This role supports the SPY-6 Family of Radars, one of the U.S. Navy’s most advanced radar platforms designed for next-generation threat detection, tracking, and missile defense. You will be working directly in a shipyard environment, integrating and testing software systems that operate in real-world mission conditions.

This is not a lab-only role. You will be on the ground where systems are installed, tested, and validated on active ship platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Support software integration and testing for radar systems in a live shipyard environment
• Execute test procedures, scripts, and validation plans to ensure system performance
• Troubleshoot software and hardware interface issues during integration events
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve system-level issues
• Document test results, integration steps, and troubleshooting actions for traceability
• Assist with system deployment, field installations, and live test events
• Support high-tempo integration schedules tied to ship construction timelines

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience in software integration, testing, or development
• Experience with C++ or Java
• Experience with scripting (Python, Bash, or similar)
• Strong Linux command line experience
• Experience debugging software using tools such as GDB or Wireshark
• Familiarity with version control tools (Git, Jira, ClearCase)
• Ability to troubleshoot system-level issues across software and hardware

Preferred Experience

• Radar systems, sensor systems, or embedded systems
• Real-time systems or signal processing
• Agile development environments
• DevOps tools or CI/CD pipelines
• MATLAB or data analysis tools
• Hardware/software integration experience

Work Environment

• Onsite in an active shipyard (Newport News Shipbuilding)
• Small, highly collaborative team environment
• High visibility role, often the primary software resource onsite
• Work schedules vary based on ship construction and testing phases
• Can include extended hours, shift work, and weekend support

Compensation

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• High overtime potential (up to 60 hrs/week)
• Long-term program stability tied to naval ship builds

Benefits (CRG Contractor Package)

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage after 30 days
• Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) eligibility after 1 year