Senior Engineer - 30358

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Senior Engineer to support the Fleet Sustainment team. You will collect and analyze technical data, produce documentation and drawings, perform calculations, and guide junior staff while coordinating with shipyards, OEMs, and subcontractors on ship alterations and overhauls.

Role requires 8+ years of naval engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of engineering experience, including at least five (5) years of specific naval engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or business-related field.
• Advanced knowledge in specialized engineering functions with broad practical application.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance; must be a U.S. citizen eligible for such clearance.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including extended stays for overseas engagements.

Responsibilities

• 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, and drawings, including flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics.
• Perform detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas and preliminary analyses of data.
• Use PC applications in analyses and development of documentation and reports; may conduct tests and record data.
• Provide direction and guidance to lower-level non-exempt employees; often serve as lead worker on assigned tasks.
• Coordinate with shipyards, OEMs, and subcontractors to support ship alteration, repair, and overhaul work packages.
• Support configuration management activities documenting the current status of ships, systems, and equipment.

Skills

Engineering experience

Naval engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Requisition Number:30358

Required Travel: 26 - 50%

Employment Type:Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$68,322.00-$97,604.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Senior

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.

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, un cre wed platforms, and aircraft carriers—HII is able to ensure a high state of readiness driven by their technical and sustainment expertise.

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.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary

Join HII as we keep the world's most powerful Navy afloat! The Fleet Sustainment team is currently looking for a Senior Engineer. This position will provide technical support to engineering teams by collecting and analyzing technical data, producing engineering documentation and drawings, and performing calculations and preliminary analyses to support engineering decisions. The role also assists with testing and data recording, guides junior staff, coordinates with shipyards, OEMs, and subcontractors on ship alteration and overhaul activities, and supports configuration management for ships, systems, and equipment.

*This role is contingent upon contract award.*

• 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, and drawings, including flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics.
• Perform detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas and preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided, including quantitative judgments concerning technical data.
• Use personal computer applications in performance of analyses and development of documentation and reports; may conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.
• Provide direction and guidance to lower-level non-exempt employees; often serve as lead worker on assigned tasks.
• Coordinate with shipyards, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and other subcontractors to support execution of ship alteration, repair, and overhaul work packages.
• Support configuration management activities documenting the current status of ships, systems, and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of engineering experience, including at least five (5) years of specific naval engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or business-related field.
• Advanced knowledge in specialized engineering functions, with a wide and comprehensive acquaintance with both general and specific aspects of the job and their practical application to complex problems and situations ordinarily encountered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance; must be a U.S. citizen eligible for such clearance.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including extended stays in support of overseas customer engagements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access and CAC card.

Preferred Requirements

• Foreign Military Sales (FMS) experience is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting multi-site or complex naval programs, including shipbuilding/overhaul environments.
• Experience supporting international customer engagements involving foreign government information and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements.
• A current or active DoD security clearance.

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. 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. Find the role that’s right for you.

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.

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