ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 4

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. - Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking an Engineering Technician 4 to provide technical support to engineers, gather and format data, and produce engineering documentation.

The role involves calculations and testing support to aid in design and evaluation efforts. The position requires an Associate's Degree with multiple years of related experience, and eligibility for the NNS Apprentice School/NNPS programs is noted in the must-have qualifications.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks and performs analyses.
• Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data and generates engineering documentation.
• Performs detailed mathematical calculations and records data to assist evaluation or analysis.

Education

Associate's Degree

NNS Apprentice School graduate

Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate

High School/GED + 2 years related Manufacturing/Shipbuilding/Trades/Military experience

High School/GED + 4 years non-related Manufacturing/Shipbuilding/Trades/Military experience

Job description

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 4

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Aug 11, 2026

Req ID: 48701

Team: E84 NUC PRP-TST ENG

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: Multiple

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.

VCS Mechanical Test Engineer

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

• Prior nuclear experience, experience on S9G platform

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.

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