ENGINEER METROLOGY 1

About the role

Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, with over 25,000 employees including multiple generations of shipbuilders. As the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines, NNS brings together skilled trades, project managers, engineers, software developers, solution architects, technical experts and system users to develop the world's most powerful and survivable naval ships.

The role develops and evaluates metrology calibration systems that measure characteristics of objects, identifies magnitude of error sources contributing to uncertainty of results to determine reliability of the measurement process in quantitative terms, and develops calibration methods and techniques based on principles of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems and accuracy and precision requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develops and evaluates metrology calibration systems that measure characteristics of objects.
• Identifies magnitude of error sources contributing to uncertainty of results to determine reliability of measurement process in quantitative terms.
• Develops calibration methods and techniques based on principles of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems and accuracy and precision requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 0 years of relevant exempt experience (entry‑level).
• U.S. citizenship required for this position.

Skills

• Core understanding of industry‑leading metrology hardware/software and their application.
• SpatialAnalyzer (SA) experience preferred.
• Proficient in industrial metrology principles and techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to maintain pace with a dynamic team supporting a growing organization.
• Ability to work directly with technicians and craftspeople on a production floor to resolve issues.
• Naval shipbuilding or heavy steel fabrication experience preferred.

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

Full‑time position with multiple shift options.