Engineering Technician 2 - 29174

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 46,282 - 56,264; Full time

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks a Steam and Electric Plant Engineering Technician to support the A4W Carrier Overhaul. You’ll apply JFMM and TUM requirements to system maintenance and testing during a depot maintenance period for a nuclear-powered vessel.

Responsibilities include technical data handling, creating reports and drawings, performing calculations, and supporting engineers with testing and documentation.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 2-year technical degree with 1 year related experience; or HS diploma with 3 years related DoD/USN experience.
• Experience with Navy Work Authorization Forms (WAFs) and tag-outs using eSOMS or E-Tagout.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, manuals, and test procedures.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to engineers on tasks and data handling; formats and analyzes test results and design changes.
• Produces engineering documents, reports, and schematics.
• Performs detailed calculations and data analyses.
• Uses PC tools for analyses and documentation.
• Possibly conducts tests and records data for evaluation.

Skills

Engineering data handling

Reading drawings & manuals

Analytical calculations

Test procedures

PC-based analysis

Education

Associates degree or 2-year technical degree

HS diploma with 3 years DoD/USN experience

Tools

Navy WAFs

eSOMS

E-Tagout

Job description

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

Role

At HII, we are committed to strengthening and sustaining the readiness of the U.S. Navy every day. Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is pleased to offer a new opportunity to join our expanding team.

We are seeking a Steam and Electric Plant Engineering Technician to support the A4W Aircraft Carrier Overhaul Program. In this role, you will apply Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) and Tag‑out User’s Manual (TUM) requirements to system maintenance and testing throughout a depot‑level maintenance period within the E84 SEP Test Engineering Department for a nuclear‑powered vessel.

Salary Range: $46,282.00 - $56,264.00. Required Travel: 0–10%.

Employment Type: Full Time / Hourly / Non‑Exempt. Security Clearance: Secret. Experience Level: Mid.

What You Will Do

• Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
• Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics).
• Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data.
• Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports.
• May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.

What You Must Have

• Associates Degree or other 2‑year technical degree in related discipline and 1 year of related experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years related (DoD/USN) experience.
• Candidate must have experience with Navy Work Authorization Forms (WAF’s) and tag‑outs using the electronic Shift Operating Management System (eSOMS) or E‑Tagout.
• Candidate must have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and test procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Candidate must be a US citizen.

Bonus Points For Having!

• Experience in applying the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM)/Tag‑out User’s Manual (TUM) requirements to systems maintenance and testing in a depot level maintenance period is preferred.
• Previous experience supporting Steam and Electric Plant testing or operations.

Physical Requirements

Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the job. A waterfront office work environment is normally encountered.

Benefits

HII offers competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus or other non‑recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation

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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1‑844‑849‑8463 for assistance.