ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 3

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks an engineering support analyst in the NDT domain in Newport News, VA. You will assist engineers with data gathering, documentation, and analysis, contributing to NDT inspections and reporting.

The role offers hands-on learning across visual, magnetic particle and penetrant dye methods within one year, with a focus on developing a well-rounded NDT knowledge base and collaboration with the NDT team.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent qualifications may be accepted: NNS Apprentice School graduate; NNPS graduate; High School/GED with 2 years related Manufacturing/Shipbuilding/Military experience; High School/GED with 4 years non-related Manufacturing/Shipbuilding/Military experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineers on various tasks and maintain/format data.
• Produce engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, schematics).
• Perform detailed calculations using established formulas and conduct preliminary data analyses as instructed.
• May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.
• Assist NDT Examiners in overseeing the NDT program and reviewing inspection records.

Skills

NDT techniques familiarity

Strong communication skills

Shipbuilding familiarity

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Req ID: 48613 Team: E37 WELDING ENGINEERING 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: No - Clearance Not Required to Start Salary Range: $69,000.00 to $88,000.00 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

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.

This position is within the NDT Engineering department, directly supporting NNS's NDT Test Examiners. Responsibilities will include assisting examiners in the oversight of the NDT program, deckplate evaluation of inspections, specification and drawing research, and review of inspection records / OQE. The candidate will have the opportunity to learn NDT techniques, such as visual, magnetic particle, and penetrant dye methods of inspection, and will be expected to develop a well rounded working knowledge of NDT processes within one year.

Must Have

Associate's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

Nice to Have

The Following Experience / Qualifications Are Preferred

• Experience with non-destructive test techniques & processes
• Knowledge of ship construction / deckplate experience
• Familiarity with welding operations / ship structure
• Trade experience or Apprentice School graduate is highly desireable
• Strong communication 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.