DESIGNER 2

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.'s Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a Designer 2 to design components or portions of systems and modify existing designs to support manufacturing operations. You will use CAD tools to develop layouts and drawings while coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material and planning groups.

The role requires reading 2D drawings and applying design criteria, with a focus on manufacturability and quality.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 1 year of relevant experience required.
• NNS Apprentice School or NNPS graduates preferred.
• 2–4 years in manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades or military experience required.

Responsibilities

• Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs.
• Uses CAD/CAM tools to develop drawings and layouts.
• Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material and planning groups.

Skills

Good oral and written communication

Self-motivated

Good organizational skills

Education

Associate's Degree and 1 year of relevant experience

NNS Apprentice School graduate

Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate

High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

DESIGNER 2

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Team: E82 REACTOR SVCS

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $59,000.00 to $74,000.00

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.

The Role

Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM, NX, or CATIA. Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal. Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications. Exclude classifications in which incumbents predominantly perform drafting assignments. This opportunity is with the Newport News Shipbuilding Nuclear Reactor Servicing Engineering group, responsible for providing engineering support to service Navy nuclear reactors. Reactor Servicing Engineering offers a challenging, high paced, team environment with opportunity to excel and endless possibilities for professional growth. Reactor Servicing - Excellence at the Core.

Must Have

• Associate's Degree and 1 years of relevant experience
• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
• General ability to read and comprehend 2D structural and mechanical drawings, and some knowledge of AutoCAD drawing development, drawing symbols, dimensioning and layout.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Autodesk Inventor
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Self-motivated

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 loc