MGR ENGINEERING 3

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Prescription drug plan

Dental/vision plan

On-site health centers

Telemedicine

Wellness resources

401K

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Educational scholarships

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks a senior technical leader experienced in managing CVN/SSN test programs and complex networks. The role involves planning, scheduling, security, and sea trials across shipboard and land-based environments.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in engineering (ABET-accredited) with 8+ years of progressive experience; advanced degrees preferred. The position offers a competitive salary, security clearance, and travel up to 10% in Virginia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Master's Degree in engineering is a plus.
• PhD in engineering with relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead CVN and/or SSN Combat, Large Networks and Non-Propulsion Electronics Industrial Test Program management, including planning, scheduling, progressing, security and testing (land-based, shipboard, certification and sea trials).
• Coordinate across Shipbuilder, Government, NAVSEA, and Ship’s Force test teams for safety and success.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication across multi-organizational stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET accredited)

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Job description

Req ID: 50442

Team: E25 TEST ENGINEERING

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

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, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start

Salary Range: $169,000.00 to $212,000.00

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

Preferred leadership/conduct experience with all phases of CVN and/or SSN Combat, Large Networks and Non-Propulsion Electronics Industrial Test Program management including planning, scheduling, progressing, security and testing (land based, shipboard, certification and sea trials). Experience with controlling radio frequency and/or acoustic energy for personnel safety a plus. Strong written and oral communication skills across multi-organizational stakeholders (Shipbuilder, Government, NAVSEA, Ship’s Force test teams) required

SECRET DoD security clearance required.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design; Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience; PhD and 4 years of relevant experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

Preferred leadership/conduct experience with all phases of CVN and/or SSN Combat, Large Networks and Non-Propulsion Electronics Industrial Test Program management including planning, scheduling, progressing, security and testing (land based, shipboard, certification and sea trials). Experience with controlling radio frequency and/or acoustic energy for personnel safety a plus. Strong written and oral communication skills across multi-organizational stakeholders (Shipbuilder, Government, NAVSEA, Ship’s Force test teams) preferred.

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.

Benefits

• 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

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

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.