ENGINEER SYSTEMS 4

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a qualified engineer for a role performing technical planning, system integration, verification and validation across total systems from concept to disposal.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET-accredited) or higher and 9 years of exempt experience (or Master’s 7 years, PhD 4). U.S. Citizenship may be required; relocation not offered; shift is 1st and full-time.

Qualifications

• 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.
• US Citizenship may be required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analyses.
• Translates customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Performs analyses at all levels of total system product from concept to disposal.
• Ensures adherence to technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Skills

Process improvement

DMAIC

Kaizen

Analytical skills

Facilitation

Effective communicator

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Master’s Degree

Ph.D.

Job description

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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: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. Want to be part of the team?

The Role

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

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

T he preferred candidate should have demonstrated experience in the following areas:

Continuous Improvement and Analytical Expertise

• Lean tools and DMAIC for structured problem-solving
• Kaizen efforts/blitzes to identify and implement real-time improvements
• Strategic and Tactical analytical abilities
• Thrive in a work environment with high expectations, diverse assignments and collaborative/ team settings across all levels

Industry Experience

• Working with craftsmen and deckplate leadership teams
• Collaboration with value stream teams and leadership
• Ability to research and understand process opportunities to enable the trades to execute more effectively and efficiently
• Ability to assess proposed solutions and how they marry to production trade core competencies

Facilitation & Communication

• Facilitation skills/ ability to lead meetings and develop plans of action
• Effective communicator (Sound technical written and verbal skills)

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. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.