Contract Navy Software Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Responsibilities
Noblis MSD is seeking a Software Build, Configuration, and Release Engineer to support development and delivery of software within the Platform Independent Machinery Control System (PIMCS) framework for the U.S. Navy. This role will ensure the integrity, traceability, and repeatability of software builds, baselines, and releases that support mission-critical shipboard machinery control systems. The role directly supports DevSecOps software delivery pipelines and fleet modernization efforts, ensuring that software updates can be delivered securely, reliably, and with full lifecycle traceability to support operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface combatants. This is an onsite position based out of Philadelphia, PA.
This position integrates responsibilities across software build engineering, configuration management, and release engineering to enable reliable software delivery to laboratory, integration, and fleet environments. The successful candidate will implement and maintain automated build pipelines, enforce configuration control of software baselines, and coordinate controlled releases that meet NAVSEA software quality, cybersecurity, and configuration standards.
Responsibilities include:
Software Build Engineering

• Design, develop, and maintain automated software build systems supporting PIMCS development and integration environments.
• Develop and maintain build scripts and dependency management using tools such as Gradle, Maven, or similar frameworks.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated builds, testing, and software quality verification.
• Integrate automated unit testing, integration testing, and static code analysis into the build process.
• Ensure builds are repeatable, deterministic, and environment-independent, supporting delivery to laboratory, integration, and shipboard systems.
• Manage software build artifacts including versioned binaries, packages, and integrity checksums.
• Troubleshoot and resolve build failures, dependency conflicts, and environment inconsistencies affecting development and integration teams.
• Improve build performance, reliability, and scalability to support continuous software delivery pipelines.

Software Configuration Management

• Develop and maintain the Software Configuration Management Plan (SCMP) in accordance with NAVSEA and DoD configuration management practices.
• Identify, manage, and maintain configuration control of configuration items (CIs) including:
• Source code repositories
• Build scripts and pipeline configurations
• Software documentation
• Test artifacts and supporting data sets
• Establish and maintain controlled software baselines across development, integration, release candidate, and production environments.
• Define and enforce branching strategies, version control practices, and merge policies using Git or similar systems.
• Implement and maintain change control processes including pull requests, peer reviews, and approval workflows.
• Maintain configuration status accounting to track software versions, changes between baselines, and deployment status.
• Support program reviews, configuration audits, and compliance reporting required for Navy software programs.

Release Engineering

• Coordinate and manage software release processes supporting PIMCS development and fleet delivery schedules.
• Produce and validate Release Candidate builds, including branch freezes and baseline tagging.
• Generate and validate checksums, release manifests, and distribution packages.
• Ensure release integrity and reproducibility, supporting secure and traceable software distribution.
• Coordinate release readiness reviews and go/no-go decisions with engineering leadership and program stakeholders.
• Maintain release documentation, version history, and traceability records across the software lifecycle.
• Support delivery of software packages to integration labs, land-based test sites, and shipboard deployment environments.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering and 3 years of experience in the following:

• Experience supporting automated software builds and CI/CD pipelines in a software development environment.
• Experience with build automation tools such as Maven, Gradle, or similar technologies.
• Experience using version control systems (Git) and implementing branching and merging strategies.
• Familiarity with software configuration management principles, including baseline control and change management.
• Experience managing or supporting software releases and build artifact management.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex build failures, dependency issues, and integration challenges.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills supporting traceability and configuration status accounting.
• Ability to work effectively with software developers, systems engineers, integration teams, and government stakeholders.
• US Citizen with a Secret Security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• COMPTIA Security + certification is a plus
• Experience supporting U.S. Navy or NAVSEA software programs, particularly those involving shipboard control systems.
• Familiarity with NSWCPD software development environments and integration laboratories.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps pipelines within DoD environments.
• Experience with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar systems.
• Experience with artifact repository management tools such as Nexus or Artifactory.
• Familiarity with software supply chain security practices, including artifact signing and checksum validation.
• Experience developing or maintaining Software Configuration Management Plans (SCMPs).
• Experience supporting software releases to operational or safety-critical systems.
• Familiarity with containerized build environments (Docker or Kubernetes).
• Experience working within Agile or DevSecOps software development frameworks.

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Overview
Overview
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation's toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers' most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.
We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org
Why Work at Noblis
At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission-driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.
Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well-being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.
Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.
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Total Rewards
At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.
Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.
Posted Salary Range
USD $78,900.00 - USD $123,300.00 /Yr.