Shipyard Welding Curriculum Developer (Naval Programs)

HTI; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Onsite health centers

401(k) with financial education

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

HII is seeking a skilled training architect to design, coordinate, and continuously improve welding training for field support teams and customers in U.S. Navy shipbuilding.

You will collect SME data, create course objectives, and deliver hands-on sessions, ensuring technical accuracy and relevance. The role emphasizes collaboration with SMEs, trainers, and field data to keep standards current and effective.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6 years progressive experience or Master's with 4 years.
• Equivalencies: Apprentice School, NNPS, 2-year degree plus experience, military E-5+, or high school with extensive relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate welding training for shipbuilding teams.
• Interview SMEs and capture procedures for new content.
• Develop objectives, assessment criteria, and training aids.
• Deliver sessions and evaluate effectiveness for continuous improvement.
• Revise lessons to reflect new standards and technologies.

Skills

Welding background

Instructional design

Technical writing

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Curriculum development tools

Job description

Step into the Yard, Shape the FuturePicture a place where generations of shipbuilders pass down craft, precision, and pride — more than 25,000 strong — delivering the world’s most formidable naval vessels. At HII, we are the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of only two builders of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. From skilled trades to AI/ML experts and systems architects, our people collaborate across 135+ years of innovation to keep our seas secure.Your Day-to-DayYou’ll be the architect of in-house welding instruction for field support teams and customers. Mornings might find you interviewing technical experts to capture new procedures; afternoons refining course content and building training aids; and late day facilitating hands-on sessions in the lab. You’ll track outcomes, tune lesson plans to evolving requirements, and keep every detail technically current. When depth calls, you’ll bring in specialized trainers and orchestrate their contributions.What You Will OwnPlan, design, and coordinate comprehensive product and process training for weld-focused shipbuilding work.Gather source information from SMEs and field data to create accurate, up-to-date materials.Develop course objectives, methods, and assessment criteria; build practical training aids.Deliver engaging training sessions and evaluate effectiveness to drive continuous improvement.Continuously revise lessons to reflect new standards, procedures, and technologies.Leverage technical trainers as needed and ensure program cohesion.QualificationsRequired baseline:Bachelor's degree with 6 years of progressive professional and/or supervisory experience; orMaster's degree with 4 years of relevant experience.Equivalencies that can substitute for the bachelor’s degree:Apprentice School graduateNavy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduateAssociate's degree (or other formal 2-year program) plus 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experienceMilitary experience at paygrade E-5 or aboveHigh School/GED plus 4 years combined Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military, or other relevant exempt experienceHigh School/GED plus 8 years combined Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military, or other relevant non-exempt experiencePreferred: A strong welding background.Why You’ll Thrive HereHII is a values-driven, safety-first organization recognized among America’s top large employers. Wherever you sit — waterfront, shop floor, or office — you’ll find community, mentorship, and room to grow.Our rewards include choices for medical, prescription, dental, and vision; onsite health centers and telemedicine; wellness and employee assistance resources; 401(k) with savings options and financial education; life insurance; tuition assistance; employee discounts; and scholarships from early childhood through post-secondary. Some benefits may vary by division or location.Make Your MarkJoin us and help ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. Apply today — we look forward to meeting you.ComplianceAll 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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions