Nuclear Propulsion Engineering Technicians - 27613

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 54,127 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking Nuclear Propulsion Engineering Technicians in Newport News, Virginia. This full-time position involves providing engineering support within the Nuclear Test Engineering group.

The ideal candidates will have various technical skills and educational backgrounds, such as an Associates Degree or equivalent experience, and must be able to obtain a security clearance. Benefits include competitive medical plans and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a relevant technical field or 5 years related military experience for Engineering Technician 3.
• 6+ years of experience in a relevant technical field or 8 years in a similar role for Engineering Technician 4.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineers on various tasks.
• Gather, maintain, and manipulate technical data.
• Produce engineering documentation and reports.
• Perform mathematical calculations for technical assessments.
• Conduct tests and record data for engineering evaluations.

Skills

Technical support

Data maintenance

Engineering documentation

Mathematical calculations

Technical data analysis

Education

Associates Degree or technical degree in a related discipline

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nuclear Propulsion Engineering Technicians - 27613

Requisition Number: 27613

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time / Hourly / Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $54,127.00 - $80,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid

Maritime Operations within Mission Technologies – Nuclear & Environmental Services is looking for Engineering Technicians to join the team in Newport News, VA. These engineers support a wide variety of functional areas at Newport News Shipyard and specifically provide support to Newport News Shipbuilding in the Nuclear Propulsion Division in key roles in Nuclear Test Engineering.

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.

What You Must Have

Engineering Technician 3 – Associates Degree or two‑year technical degree in a related discipline and 3 years of experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years related DoD/USN experience.

Engineering Technician 4 – Associates Degree or two‑year technical degree in a related discipline and 6 years of experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years of experience.

One of the following may be used as equivalent to an Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
• Candidate must have prior Navy nuclear propulsion experience, Department of Energy or commercial nuclear power experience.

Bonus Points For Having

• Four (4) years of related manufacturing, shipbuilding, or trades experience.

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.

Benefits

HII offers competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; a Savings Plan (401(k)); financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions and will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

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. Only 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.

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.