(Hull/ Structural) Tech Subject Matter Expert- 29472

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) Savings Plan

Life insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies Corp. (HII-MTC) in Newport News, VA, seeks an experienced Technical SME specializing in shipboard hull and structural systems to support engineering, design, maintenance, and integration under Navy contracts aboard CVN 74 and CVN 75.

The SME provides specialized technical and operational expertise aboard ships and at off-site facilities. Responsibilities include coordinating with subcontractors, conducting inspections, ensuring NAVSEA standards compliance, documenting

Qualifications

• High School education or Trade School with related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of conducting or supporting jobsite QA inspections.
• Strong understanding of NAVSEA drawing interpretation and Navy standards.

Responsibilities

• Meet with sub-contractors daily to ensure proper work controls and schedules.
• Monitor subcontractors’ work and provide daily status updates.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance with manuals, procedures and quality standards.
• Interface with subcontractors to clarify expectations and schedule requirements.
• Write and track Condition Reports (CRs) and support CARs and root-cause analysis.
• Ensure adherence to drawing changes, SCDs, and Formal Work Package (FWP) standards.

Skills

QA inspections

Naval drawing interpretation

Communication with teams

Problem solving

Education

High School / Trade School

Tools

TSSR

POA&M

SFIMS

Job description

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS).

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies Corp. (HII-MTC) is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) specializing in shipboard hull/structural systems to support engineering, design, maintenance, and integration efforts under the CEMAT and ESU contracts aboard CVN 74 and CVN 75. The SME provides specialized technical and operational expertise in support of subcontracted work carried out onboard the ship and at off‑site repair facilities.

• Meet with sub‑contractors daily to ensure proper work controls are in place prior to beginning work.
• Monitor sub‑contractors’ work to identify potential problems, obstacles, or delays affecting progress and provide daily status updates.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and in‑process surveillance of contractors ensuring compliance with technical manuals, procedures, and quality standards.
• Interface daily and maintain effective communication with subcontractors to clarify expectations, relay technical and schedule requirements.
• Ensure all subcontracted efforts align with contract SOWs, Technical Instructions, Navy Standard Items, and schedule objectives.
• Write and track Condition Reports (CRs) associated with subcontractor efforts; ensure timely submission and resolution tracking.
• Support discrepancy resolution, Corrective Action Reports (CARs), and root‑cause analysis with subcontractor involvement.
• Ensure subcontractor adherence to drawing changes, Ship Change Documents (SCDs), and Formal Work Package (FWP) standards.
• Familiarity with production tracking tools such as TSSR, POA&M, and SFIMS.
• Ability to operate independently in a high‑pressure, schedule‑driven environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 8 years of related experience, to include specific systems expertise. Prefer technical/professional certifications. Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must have 5 years of conducting or supporting jobsite and QA inspections, and safety reviews.
• Strong understanding of NAVSEA drawing interpretation, Navy Standard Items, NAVSEA Technical Manuals, and ability to implement Government/Ship’s Force‑directed changes.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous aircraft carrier or fleet level operational experience.
• Strong communication skills who can work effectively with military and civilian teams.
• Familiarity with DOD, Navy, or government quality standards.
• Strong working knowledge of shipyard trades (hull, structural, welding, etc.).

Physical Requirements

Able to work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

Benefits

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

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 #3 for HII Mission Technologies.