ENGINEER SHIFT TEST 4

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks a Shift Test Engineer to operate nuclear power-generating equipment and support reactor plant operations. The role requires final clearance and US citizenship, with STE or ITE certification and at least 6 years of relevant experience.

On-site role with no relocation assistance and no telework eligibility. Applicants will prepare and review engineering plans, monitor testing, and resolve issues related to fuel handling, waste disposal, breakers,

Qualifications

• Certification: STE or ITE and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• US citizenship is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Operate all nuclear power-generating equipment and reactor plant support systems.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, analyses, and investigations; monitor reactor plant testing; resolve testing issues.

Tools

S9G STS Experience

ACTE Developmental Standard

Job description

Req ID: 50203

Team: E84 NUC PRP-TST ENG

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start

Salary Range: $126,000.00 to $158,000.00

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

Responsible for the operation of all nuclear power-generating equipment, including the nuclear reactor(s), refueling equipment, reactor plant support operations such as fuel handling, radioactive waste disposal, electrical breaker connections to the systems, main turbines, generators, and associated auxiliary equipment. Prepares and reviews engineering plans, analyses, and investigations, monitors reactor plant testing, investigates and resolves testing problems.

Must Have

Shift Test Engineer (STE) or Inactivation Test Engineer (ITE) Certification and 6 years of relevant professional/exempt experience.

Nice to Have

• S9G STS Experience
• Completed ACTE Developmental Standard

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.

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.

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