Nuclear Engineer (Engineering Technician 3) - 27651

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 54,109 - 66,955; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) savings plan options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading defense company is looking for a Nuclear Engineering Technician to support the Virginia Class Submarine Program. Located in Newport News, VA, the role involves providing technical support, maintaining engineering documentation, and performing calculations during military systems maintenance. Candidates should have a technical degree and relevant experience, including Navy nuclear operations. This opportunity offers competitive benefits and a chance to contribute to national security efforts.

Qualifications

• AA or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience, or HS + 5 years related experience.
• Experience with Navy Work Authorization Forms and tag-outs using eSOMS or E-Tagout is required.
• Must be able to work in a shipboard environment.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance.
• Prior experience in Navy nuclear operations or systems is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.
• Gathers and maintains technical data, such as test results.
• Produces engineering documentation, reports, and drawings.
• Performs detailed mathematical calculations for analyses.
• Conducts tests and records data to assist with evaluations.

Skills

Technical support

Data analysis

Engineering documentation

Mathematical calculations

Computer usage

Testing and evaluation

Education

AA or 2-year technical degree

High School + 5 years related experience

Tools

Navy Work Authorization Forms (WAF’s)

Tag-out User’s Manual (TUM)

Shift Operating Management System (eSOMS)

Job description

Requisition Number: 27651
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $54,109.00 - $66,955.20
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
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.

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. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Who We Are

At HII we build and maintain U.S. Navy readiness every day. Mission Technologies, a division of HII has an exciting opportunity to join our growing team! As a nuclear Engineering Technician for our Virginia Class Submarine Program at HII you will provide task support by applying the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM)/Tag‑out User’s Manual (TUM) requirements to systems maintenance and testing in a depot level maintenance period on the E84 SEP Test Engineering department during a nuclear ship's maintenance period. This position is located at Newport News Shipyard in Newport News, VA!

What You Will Do

• Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.
• Gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
• Produce engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics).
• Perform 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.
• Use personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports.
• May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.

What You Must Have

• AA or other 2‑year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience, or HS + 5 years related (DoD/USN) experience.
• Candidate having experience with Navy Work Authorization Forms (WAF’s) and tag‑outs using the electronic Shift Operating Management System (eSOMS) or E‑Tagout is required.
• Candidate must be able to work in a shipboard environment.
• Candidate must have an active Secret Clearance.
• Candidate must possess prior experience in Navy nuclear operations or systems.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

Bonus Points For Having

• Experience in applying the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM)/Tag‑out User’s Manual (TUM) requirements to systems maintenance and testing in a depot level maintenance period is preferred.

Physical Requirements

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

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.

We’re Working Together

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