ENGINEER 4

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding seeks an Engineer 4 to lead shipbuilding teams and Facilities Value Streams, defining project goals and requirements and guiding the design delivery process.

The role requires advanced engineering credentials and extensive experience, managing conceptual design and estimation with specialized consultants while ensuring compliance with industry standards in a dynamic defense manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Master's Degree with 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ph.D. with 4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 delivery process and ensuring compliance with industry practices in consultant and constructor selection.
• Administering conceptual design and estimation efforts through specialized consultants.
• Monitoring and reviewing design documents for compliance with project goals and requirements.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

Job description

ENGINEER 4

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jul 27, 2026

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.

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.

• 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
• more.