ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 4 ET&D-HIRING EVENT

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding seeks Engineer Technicians to support Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural disciplines, translating engineering requirements into documentation and production support for nuclear-powered ships.

These on-site roles involve collaboration with engineering, planning, quality, and deckplate operations, with opportunities to work across design and construction for submarines and aircraft carriers, requiring PPE and adherence to safety

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent with related experience.
• Experience in naval or marine ship design is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical, mechanical, and structural disciplines in design, construction, and overhaul.
• Translate engineering requirements into documentation and production support.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, quality, and deckplate operations.

Skills

Naval ship design

Design disciplines

NAVSEA standards

PLM systems

Problem solving

Technical reading

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree

High School/GED + 2 years related experience

High School/GED + 4 years non-related experience

Tools

PLM tools

Job description

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Sep 17, 2026

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: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

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. Want to be part of the team? We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

About the role:

The Engineering, Technology, and Design (ET&D) Division is hosting an invite-only hiring event for qualified candidates. While onsite, all candidates will have an opportunity to learn about the division. If you enjoy being part of a team that connects their employees to one another and our mission, holds true to the company’s core values of Engagement, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Performance and Safety, then know there is a place for you here!

Engineer Technicians support Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural disciplines and assist in design, construction, and maintenance of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines.

Engineer Technicians play a critical role in translating engineering requirements into executable technical documentation and production support solutions. These positions interface daily with engineering, planning, quality, and deckplate operations to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality ship construction and overhaul

Positions will support the following areas within the Engineering, Technology, and Design Division –

• Design and Construction of Virginia and Columbia-Class submarines
• Design of next generation fast attack submarine (SSNX)
• Design and collaboration work through international agreement to provide submarines to Australia with the AUKUS agreement
• Design, Construction, and Overhaul of Nuclear-powered aircraft carriers
• Design and Construction of the first new battleship since World War II (BBGN)

Primarily office with occasional visits to shipyard and production areas.

Must be able to wear required PPE and comply with shipyard safety procedures when in industrial areas.

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.

Must Have

Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience

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

• 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

Nice to have:

• Experience in naval or marine ship design, particularly with Navy or DoD programs.
• Expertise in one or more design disciplines: structural, piping, electrical, arrangements, HVAC, or mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of NAVSEA, MIL-SPEC, ANSI, and ASME standards.
• Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems and configuration control tools.
• Previous experience as a lead designer or design team coordinator.
• Demonstrated experience in research, design, and complex problem-solving
• Strong computer skills/experience using computer based software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in reading and interpreting written instructions, drawings, tech manuals or other technical documents, and following processes and procedures
• The candidate should have the ability to manage and track the products in their AOR, represent the team in meetings, and be prepared to brief management with status updates if needed.
• This person may also serve as an advisor to management, other leads, and other various customers when needed.

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.