Senior Ship Design Lead – Complex Systems

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking a Senior Level 4 Designer to lead the design and development of complex ship systems. You will coordinate multi-discipline integration, mentor junior designers, and ensure designs meet stringent safety and manufacturability standards.

The role requires deep knowledge of ship design interfaces and production processes, with responsibilities spanning design reviews, readiness meetings, and collaboration with planning, production, and supply

Qualifications

• Senior designer responsible for coordinating complex ship system designs and ensuring compliance with engineering requirements.
• Leadership and mentoring of junior designers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of ship design integration and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of 2D/3D models for ship systems and components using 2D/3D CAD tools.
• Coordinate multi-discipline design integration and ensure proper system interfaces across compartments.
• Review and approve detailed drawings for accuracy and fabrication.
• Manage design changes and revisions through configuration control systems.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Level 1–3 Designers.

Skills

2D/3D CAD design

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Design reviews

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

NX

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking a Senior Level 4 Designer to lead the design and development of complex ship systems. You will coordinate multi-discipline integration, mentor junior designers, and ensure designs meet stringent safety and manufacturability standards.

The role requires deep knowledge of ship design interfaces and production processes, with responsibilities spanning design reviews, readiness meetings, and collaboration with planning, production, and supply