ENGINEER PROJECT 5

The Role

Researches, develops, designs, and/or tests components, equipment, systems, and networks in one or more engineering disciplines. May design equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. Applies engineering principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing. Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

A successful candidate should have prior experience in the full RCOH engineering product and execution production cycle at the senior engineer or supervisor level. Strong technical background in A1B and/or A4W Carrier electrical systems and component designs is preferred. Experience with Availability Work Package (AWP) review and acceptance, scoping, estimating for in service carrier repairs and modernization is required. A successful candidate should have experience with evaluating and presenting detailed engineering alternatives to the customer and working to mutually agreeable alternative paths for component and system issues for which the primary or historical source or method is no longer an option. The ability to communicate complex ideas through technical reports, presentations, and whitepapers is required.

Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience
• Master’s Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience;
• Ph.D. and 9 years of experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

• Mentoring and training of individual contributors to improve department bench strength.
• Write, evaluate, and review of: scopes, quality notices, white papers, vendor information requests, departure from specification, design integration memos, design liaison action requests, trouble shooting guides, procedures, and techmanuals.
• Regularly communicate with the NAVY, NAVSEA, NNL, and shipyard engineers and technical staff via various platforms.
• Support production during carrier availabilities with engineering and deck plate support, troubleshooting, technical evaluation of inspection and test results.

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

Why HII

• We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber.
• HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
• Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
• On-site health centers
• Tel-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

Contact Information

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.