ENGINEER 4

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking a Project Management/Engineering leadership role within the O49 Facility Program Management Office. You will lead shipbuilding teams and value streams to define project goals, articulate requirements, and guide the design basis and delivery process for complex naval projects.

The incumbent will apply systems engineering, requirements, configuration, and risk management principles, with strong communication to coordinate cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 9 years of relevant exempt experience.
• Master's Degree with 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ph.D. with 4 years of experience.
• Strong project management, systems engineering, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with requirements management, configuration management, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead shipbuilding teams and Facilities Value Streams in defining project goals and requirements.
• Create documents that articulate goals and serve as the basis of design for projects.
• Guide the project delivery process and ensure best industry practices in consultant/constructor selection.
• Administer conceptual design and estimation efforts via specialized consultants.
• Monitor and review design documents for compliance with goals and requirements.

Skills

Project management

Systems engineering

Interpersonal skills

Requirements management

Configuration management

Risk management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master's Degree in engineering

Ph.D. in engineering or related field

Job description

Req ID: 48531

Team: O40 FACILITIES

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: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $124,000.00 to $153,000.00

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

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.

The position is in the O49 Facility Program Management Office. Selected candidate will be responsible for the following: Leading shipbuilding teams and Facilities Value Streams in defining project goals and requirements. Creating documents that articulate these goals and requirements and serve as the basis of design for the projects. Guiding the project team in defining the project delivery process best suited for a particular project and ensure compliance with best industry practices in the consultant and constructor selection process. Administering conceptual design and estimation efforts through the use of specialized consultants. Monitoring and reviewing design documents for compliance with project goals and requirements.

The candidate should possess project management, systems engineering, organizational and interpersonal skills and be familiar with requirements management, configuration management, and risk management principles. Effective communication and customer relation skills is required with extensive experience in creating documents that clearly and creatively convey concepts, expectations, schedules, and serve as the foundation for coordinating teams in project execution.

Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;
• Master's Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience;
• Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.

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

Nice to Have

• Experience in the project development process - from initial concept through conceptual design, design development, and working drawing development.
• Familiarity with submarine and/or aircraft carrier construction, overhaul, fleet support and/or manufacturing.
• Professional Engineering License - VA

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.