ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 4

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 124,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Newport News, VA seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer IV to design, test, and integrate electrical components for naval systems. You will contribute to upgrading monitoring and control capabilities aboard Ford class ships and collaborate with project teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

The role emphasizes meticulous documentation, effective stakeholder communication, and leadership to ensure reliable electrical systems across complex platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent; 9 years exempt experience.
• Master's degree with 7 years relevant professional experience.
• Ph.D. with 4 years of experience; ABET accreditation required.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.
• Design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic use.
• Manage multiple projects, facilitate meetings, and provide status updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical design

Testing

Systems integration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

None

Job description

ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 4

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jul 18, 2026

Req ID: 47745

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: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

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. We look forward to meeting you.

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.

The candidate will conduct research and assist with the development of components and software required for the modernization of a monitoring and control system aboard the FORD class ships. The applicant should be detail oriented, has a history of delivering high-quality products, technical acumen, an experienced technical writer, analytical and is capable of concisely communicating information to stakeholders. The candidate must be capable of managing multiple projects, facilitating meetings, takes ownership of assigned tasking, innovative, fosters a positive work environment, and provides project status updates to stakeholders.

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 with agile, model-based system engineering, cybersecurity, and computer networking.

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.

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