ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 3

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires a final security clearance to start. Relocation assistance is not available.

About the Role

Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data. Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.

This position is for the E86 Propulsion Plant Material History Group. The selected individual will be responsible for developing and maintaining material history records for propulsion plant components on board aircraft carriers and/or submarines. These records contain data and information related to the material condition and operational history of individual components (e.g., corrective maintenance, replacements, modifications, alterations, etc.).

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience
• One of the following may be used as equivalent to meet minimum qualifications:
  • NNS Apprentice School graduate
  • Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
  • High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, or Military experience
  • High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, or Military experience

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with components and systems installed in reactor plant, steam plant, or electric plant on board nuclear-powered aircraft carriers or submarines
• Familiarity with technical work documents used by NNS engineering organizations
• Previous experience with naval nuclear or conventional propulsion plants
• Previous experience as a nuclear craftsman or apprentice or mechanical or electrical operator
• Proficiency with Microsoft Access and Excel

About the Company

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers, as well as one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. With more than 25,000 employees, including multi-generational shipbuilders, NNS brings together a diverse and innovative team of professionals—from skilled trades to engineers, project managers, and software developers—to design, build, and integrate the world’s most powerful and survivable naval ships.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• On-site health centers and tele-medicine options
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
• 401K savings plan with financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $69,000.00 to $88,000.00. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Schedule

Full-time, 1st shift.