DESIGNER 2 ET&D-HIRING EVENT

About the role

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, with more than 25,000 employees including multiple generations of shipbuilders. NNS is the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines.

The Engineering, Technology, and Design (ET&D) Division is hosting an invite‑only hiring event for qualified candidates. Candidates should have a desire to work with 3D models and a strong understanding of the 3D model environment. Designers will be expected to utilize 3D tools to create models and apply product model information such as dimensions and annotations for manufacturing trades.

Positions will support the following areas within ET&D: Design and Construction of Virginia and Columbia‑Class submarines; Design of next‑generation fast attack submarine (SSNX); Design and collaboration work through international agreement to provide submarines to Australia under the AUKUS agreement; Design, Construction, and Overhaul of Nuclear‑powered aircraft carriers; Design and Construction of the first new battleship since World War II (BBGN).

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and manage 3D CAD models for ship structures, systems, and components using tools such as Siemens NX, AutoCAD, or CATIA.
• Translate engineering sketches, requirements, and calculations into accurate design documentation.
• Perform design checks and drawing reviews to ensure adherence to NNS standards, quality requirements, and Navy specifications.
• Prepare arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, installation layouts, and interface models.
• Support change control by incorporating redlines, engineering changes, and field revisions.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and planning to resolve design issues and optimize build processes.
• Ensure design data integrity and compliance with configuration management procedures.
• Participate in design and production readiness reviews.
• Apply knowledge