ENGINEER 3/UK

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities 25–50%

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding seeks a Systems Engineer for an embedded UK assignment, working with BAES PNED and the Waterfront organization. The role supports primary systems build and testing, sharing US practices to enhance UK capability.

The position starts in Barrow-in-Furness, with a two-year initial term and potential renewals up to five years. Travel 25–50% is expected; final clearance is required for start. U.S. citizenship may be required for certain tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (ABET accredited) is required or higher.
• Master’s Degree is preferred for advanced roles; Ph.D. is acceptable with relevant experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for cross-team engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of technical work documents and build/test methodologies.
• Coordinate US-UK interface for primary systems and support PNED integration.
• Provide guidance on system build/test issues and resolution of in-process build challenges.
• Transfer knowledge from US reactor plant submarine construction to UK peers and SQEP resources.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering (ABET accredited)

Master’s Degree in engineering

Ph.D. in engineering

Tools

VCS Program Build and Test

Job description

Req ID: 49943

Team: K38 Advanced Submarine Programs

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: Yes, 25%-50% of the time

Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start

Salary Range: to

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

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?

Systems Engineer

This benchmark is intended to be used by companies that have generic classifications engaged in research and/or product development encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering disciplines: electronics, electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical.

This position is an assignment in Barrow-in-Furness, UK. Beginning in April 2027, the initial contract period is two years, with the possibility of annual renewals thereafter up to 5 years. The position will require travel and take residence in the United Kingdom.

The selected candidate will be embedded at BAE Systems (BAES) in the UK, as they will support the BAES’ Platform Nuclear Engineering Department (PNED). BAE has recently established a Waterfront Engineering organization and requested US assistance in integrating the PNED into the wider Waterfront organization. The embed would assist in consulting the Cleanliness Integrated working team, developing technical work and training documents, fostering an engineering driven build culture and leading resolution of in-process build issues. The position will rely heavily on communication with and support from both US new construction shipyards (EB and NNS) to transfer the latest learning and best practices from the US program.

Specific tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with developing technical work documents
• Contribute to the US UK interface for primary systems.
• Provide working level guidance on primary system and component build and test issues.
• Transfer knowledge of current US reactor plant submarine construction and methods of implementation to both peers and supervisory personnel to develop and sustain a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) resource base for the Dreadnought Submarine build program.
• Provide deck plate mentoring and support to help resolve construction issues
• Act as a primary to secondary liaison on design build issues
• Identify analyses necessary for risk reduction
• Assist in review of system test data and system rectification of emergent issues during test
• Strong communication skills

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;

Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;

Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with VCS Program Build and Test
• 10 years + of applicable experience
• Fluid systems design or operations experience
• Ability to coach and mentor engineering peers

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.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: 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, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] 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.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.