Nuclear Engineering Technician 2 - 30992

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking an entry-level Nuclear Engineering Technician 2 to support nuclear propulsion overhaul and modernization efforts aboard Navy ships. The role involves gathering data, preparing engineering documentation, and providing waterfront support to engineers and production teams.

The ideal candidate will have an associate or two-year technical degree with related DoD/USN experience or a high school diploma with more extensive DoD/USN exposure, be a US

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2-year technical degree plus 1 year related experience, or HS diploma and 3 years DoD/USN experience.
• Experience with Navy Work Authorization Forms and Tag Outs using eSOMS.
• Ability to work in a shipboard environment.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain Confidential Security Clearance.
• Proficiency interpreting technical specifications, drawings, schematics, and work requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineers and project teams engaged in nuclear propulsion overhaul and modernization activities.
• Prepare technical work instructions, procedures, repair plans, and troubleshooting documentation.
• Support waterfront and shop-floor activities with on-site technical guidance and issue resolution.
• Conduct calculations and analyses to support engineering design and planning.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, reports, and flow charts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safety, quality, and schedule commitments are met.

Skills

Navy work authorization forms

Tag Outs with eSOMS

Shipboard environment

U.S. Citizenship

Confidential security clearance

Technical data interpretation

Education

Associates degree or 2-year technical degree +1 year experience; or HS diploma +3 years DoD/USN experience

Job description

Requisition Number: 30992

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $51,815.00 - $62,918.70

Security Clearance: Confidential

Level of Experience: Entry Level

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

At HII Mission Technologies, we are dedicated to supporting the Navy’s most critical missions through engineering excellence, technical innovation, and a commitment to operational readiness. Our Nuclear Propulsion Overhaul Engineering Department (E81) plays a vital role in the modernization, maintenance, and overhaul of nuclear‑powered aircraft carriers and submarines, ensuring the long‑term reliability and performance of the Fleet. As a Nuclear Engineering Technician 2, you will contribute to complex overhaul initiatives by developing engineering solutions, preparing detailed technical work instructions, and providing direct waterfront support for reactor plant mechanical system upgrades and maintenance activities. This role requires strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to evaluate technical challenges, develop effective solutions, and support the successful execution of critical shipyard operations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with engineers, production teams, waterfront trades, and Navy stakeholders. Success in this position also requires a willingness to perform hands‑on work aboard ships and support field execution efforts as necessary.

What You Will Do

Provide technical support to engineers and project teams engaged in nuclear propulsion overhaul and modernization activities. Responsibilities include gathering, maintaining, formatting, and analyzing technical data; supporting engineering evaluations; and preparing a wide range of engineering documentation, reports, procedures, technical work instructions, drawings, schematics, flow charts, and other project deliverables. The selected candidate will perform detailed calculations, analyze technical information, and utilize computer‑based tools to support engineering design, planning, and execution efforts. Additional responsibilities may include conducting tests, documenting results, and providing technical support during the evaluation and resolution of engineering challenges.

Nuclear Propulsion Overhaul Engineering Responsibilities

• Research, plan, and develop processes, tooling solutions, and material requirements necessary to support the safe and effective execution of nuclear propulsion work.
• Develop detailed technical work instructions, procedures, repair plans, and troubleshooting documentation to support overhaul and modernization activities.
• Provide direct waterfront and shop‑floor support by evaluating technical issues, coordinating resolutions, and ensuring successful execution of work.
• Identify, investigate, and implement innovative solutions to complex engineering and production challenges.
• Manage projects and engineering tasks from initial planning and development through execution, closeout, and final delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality assurance, and customer stakeholders to ensure technical requirements, schedule commitments, and program objectives are successfully achieved.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing safety, quality, efficiency, and operational effectiveness within the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

What You Must Have

• 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.
• 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.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a Confidential Security Clearance.
• Candidate must be proficient in interpreting technical specifications, engineering drawings, schematics, and work requirements.

Bonus Point For Having!

• Prior operational and maintenance experience aboard U.S. Navy aircraft carriers or submarines.
• Experience supporting Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program operations, maintenance, or overhaul activities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop work packages, define project scope, and identify required materials and resources.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to develop clear and accurate work instructions, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Proven ability to collaborate and coordinate effectively with waterfront trades, engineering personnel, and production teams to ensure work is executed in accordance with established processes and standards.
• Capable of providing deckplate oversight and field support to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with technical and quality requirements.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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?

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