EXPERIENCED SHIPWRIGHT/LINESMAN ($3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS)

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Virginia; On-site; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Newport News Shipbuilding seeks an Experienced Shipwright/Linesman to perform precise ship and module alignments using optical tooling. The role requires evaluating tooling, conducting surveys, and interfacing with Engineering and Trades to ensure accuracy.

The position is full-time in Newport News, VA with no relocation assistance. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered and the success candidate will operate within a safety-conscious environment, supporting

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of experience as a Survey Technician, Metrology Technician, PLS certification or equivalent survey field experience.
• Must be able to work at extreme heights or in confined spaces, and lift 40 lbs.
• Able to pass a respirator fit test and work all assigned shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform ship and module alignments/measurements using 3D and optical tooling to support undocking/ docking and component installation.
• Establish reference lines and planes, record critical hull dimensions, and coordinate with Engineering and other trades to ensure accuracy and safety.

Skills

3+ years field experience

Survey techniques

Math skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Surveying field software

Job description

EXPERIENCED SHIPWRIGHT/LINESMAN ($3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS)

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Aug 5, 2026

Req ID: 47698

Team: X11 FITTERS

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: $74,297.60 to $85,196.80

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?

The Role

X11 Linesmen are responsible for critical ship and module alignments/measurements using a variety of 3-dimensional and standard optical tooling. These alignments /measurements are used to undock and dock ships, develop cut lines, align and install ships components and pair major modules. The job requires the mechanic to determine the proper tooling for the job, conduct surveys to establish the locations of the measurement outlined in technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models, all while working safely with a high degree of accuracy. The Linesmen routinely interface with Engineering, other Trades and Ship Management. The successful candidate is preferred to have proven math skills, computer skills, and good communication/interpersonal skills. Applicant will need to become proficient in the use of optical equipment such as optical levels, electronic theodolites and total stations while establishing ships reference lines and planes, measuring in-process hull circularities, measuring and recording critical ship's dimensions and supporting production by providing profiles and locations of major components. Please note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all reasonable activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Must Have

• Candidates must have 3 or more years of experience as a Survey Technician, Metrology Technician, PLS certification or equivalent survey field experience.
• Must be able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces.
• Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs and must take and pass a respirator fit test.
• Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.
• Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test.
• Must be able to work all assigned shift.

Nice to Have

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience with AutoCAD, excel, surveying field software and various other programs.
• Thorough understanding of mathematics used in field survey analysis.

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