ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 4

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental and vision plan

401K retirement savings

On-site health centers

Tele-medicine

Job summary

HII Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a qualified engineer to provide technical support for diverse design tasks and to produce engineering documentation. The role involves gathering and formatting data, performing calculations, and developing reports to support design decisions.

The incumbent will lead mechanical combat system test procedures, coordinating with trades, management, and government support groups, and ensuring rigorous documentation for naval platforms.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
• NNS Apprentice School graduate (preferred).
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate (preferred).
• High School/GED with 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience (alternate).
• High School/GED with 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience (alternate).

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks and produces engineering documentation.
• Leads and maintains mechanical combat system test procedures, including torpedo tubes and related systems, interfacing with stakeholders.

Education

Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience

Job description

Req ID: 48991

Team: E25 TEST 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: $82,000.00 to $104,000.00

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 intended for the Mechanical Combat Systems test group in Department E25 Test Engineering. The incumbent will be responsible for leading, maintaining, completing, and managing mechanical combat system test procedures/testing, to include torpedo tubes, payload tubes, countermeasure launchers, and weapons shipping and handling. This position regularly communicates with Virginia Class Submarine construction trades and management, engineering departments, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, government support groups, and the US Navy, via email, phone, and in person meetings.

Must Have

Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience

• 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

Previous Navy or construction knowledge of submarine mechanical combat systems, to include torpedo tubes, payload tubes, countermeasure launchers, and weapons shipping and handling.

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.

• 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
• more

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

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.