HIRING All Skill Level Engineering Technicians!

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Mission Technologies in Newport News, VA is hiring Engineering Technicians across multiple levels for test engineering support at Newport News Shipbuilding. Roles involve delivering technical support, analyzing data, and producing documentation for critical projects within the Direct Support group.

Positions range from Technician 2 to 4, with salaries reflecting market and experience. The team values ownership, relationships, and customer-first focus to advance mission readiness and naval

Qualifications

• Engineering Technician 2: 2-year degree and 1 year related experience; or HS diploma and 3 years related DoD/USN experience.
• Engineering Technician 3: 2-year degree and 3 years experience; or HS diploma and 5 years related DoD/USN experience.
• Engineering Technician 4: 2-year degree and 6 years related experience or HS diploma and 8 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.
• Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data such as lab results and design changes.
• Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, schematics).
• Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas and preliminary analyses of data.
• Uses PC in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports.
• May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.

Skills

Technical data handling

Documentation creation

Engineering calculations

PC-based analysis

Education

Associates degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Requisition Number: 30065

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $46,283.00 - $77,324.00

Security Clearance: Confidential

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Role

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

Who We Are

We're Hiring Engineering Technicians in Newport News, VA!

Mission Technologies’ Newport News Direct Support team is growing, and we’re searching for skilled, driven Engineering Technicians to support critical work at Newport News Shipbuilding.

As an Engineering Technician within our Direct Support group, you’ll play a vital role across a wide variety of functional areas, contributing directly to some of the most advanced and meaningful projects in the nation. This hiring campaign is focused on adding exceptional talent to our Test Engineering Departments, where you’ll support major active projects within Newport News Shipbuilding’s Division.

We are hiring across multiple levels and welcome applicants with a range of professional experience. Whether you are early in your career or bring several years of expertise, we encourage you to apply.

Engineering Technician 2 - Salary $56,200.3

Engineering Technician 3 - Salary $65,725.4

Engineering Technician 4 - Salary $82,963.4

What You Will Do

• 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.

Education / Experience

What You Must Have

• Engineering Technician 2 - Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 1 year of related experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years related (DoD/USN) experience.
• Engineering Technician 3 - Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years related (DoD/USN) experience.
• Engineering Technician 4 - Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 6 years related experience or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years related experience.

Security Compliance Knowledge & Operational Skills

• Candidates must have a Confidential Security Clearance.
• Candidate must have experience with Navy Work Authorization Forms and Tag Outs using eSOMS.
• Candidate must be able to work in a shipboard environment.

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

Bonus Points For Having!

• Prior operational and maintenance experience on either US Navy Aircraft Carriers or Submarines.
• Knowledge of Naval Steam Plants and/or Shipboard Mechanical or Electrical components regarding Aircraft Carriers or Submarines.
• Work Control knowledge in regards to ship overhaul and repair, Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFFM).
• Navy Nuclear experience.

Physical Requirements

• Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the job.
• Must be able to lift, carry, transport heavy equipment and climb ladders and stand for extended periods of time
• A waterfront office work environment is normally encountered.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

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. Our 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.

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.

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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.