ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 3

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription drug

Dental

Vision plan

On-site health centers

Tele-medicine

Wellness resources

Savings plan options (401K)

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Scholarships for education

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks an electrical engineering professional to support propulsion and reactor planning across PREPY groups. You’ll help design electrical systems, analyze components, and contribute to Navy ship platforms—from aircraft carrier propulsion to valve design common to the fleet.

The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary design, verification, and integration, with emphasis on electrical/electronic components and modeling to ensure safety, reliability, and

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include knowledge of electrical/electronic design concepts and ability to read and design schematics.
• Experience applying engineering principles to resolve design issues and to generate physics-based models.
• Strong communication and troubleshooting abilities for end-user support.

Skills

Conceptual design

Electrical schematics

Modeling software

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

End-user support

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Job description

Job Details

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, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $99,000.00 to $122,000.00

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 requisition is for a position within the one of the Propulsion and Reactor Engineering Planning Yard’s (PREPY) electrical system/component or electromechanical component groups with opportunities to support the development of new aircraft carriers, modernization of the existing aircraft carrier fleet, design of a new battleship class, and standard valve designs used throughout the Navy. The PREPY is a single multidiscipline, cross-platform design agency, which is responsible for the design, development, and lifetime support of the propulsion plants (including reactor plant) of all Navy aircraft carriers (NIMITZ and FORD Class) and nuclear battleships (BBGN Class), as well as the standard valves used across all Navy ships.

Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

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.

Nice to Have

Preferred Qualifications Include

• Conceptual design knowledge of common electrical/electronic components
• Ability to proactively identify and apply electrical and electronic engineering principles to resolve technical design issues
• Ability to read, analyze, and design electrical schematics and wiring charts
• Familiarity with the use of software to generate physics-based models of electrical circuits and control systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with end-user support and troubleshooting

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
• 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.

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.