ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 4

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

Job summary

HII's Newport News Shipbuilding seeks an electrical engineer to research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks for naval and commercial use.

The candidate will lead Ship Alternation data tasks, coordinate with stakeholders for technical manual changes, and ensure proper interface coordination. Required are ABET-accredited engineering BS (with 9 years), MS (7 years), or PhD (4 years) in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program is required.
• 9 years of relevant exempt experience with BS; 7 years with MS; 4 years with PhD.

Responsibilities

• Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.
• Designs electrical facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
• Lead projects and coordinate with stakeholders to complete tasking; coordinate Ship Alternation data and interface changes.

Skills

Strong technical writing skills

Strong communication skills

Lead projects autonomously

Mentor team members

Education

ABET-accredited engineering BS

MS with 7+ years experience

PhD with 4+ years experience

Job description

Req ID: 47783

Team: E50 PROP AND REAC ENG PLNG YRD

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

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.

Candidate will be responsible for Ship Alternation related data, such as drawings, instructions to execute the work, coordination of technical manual changes and interface coordination. The candidate will lead projects and coordinate with stakeholders to complete tasking.

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

• Knowledge of networked systems, power distribution, and software development.
• Knowledge of the NAVY Ship Alternation process.
• Knowledge of drawing configuration processes.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to lead and mentor other team members.
• Able to lead projects autonomously.

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‑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.