Submarine Test Engineering Technicians (Engineering Technician 3) - 28142

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 54,109 - 66,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Newport News, Virginia is seeking Test Engineers with US Navy submarine experience in electrical and mechanical systems for their Virginia Class Submarine team. The role, which requires an active SECRET Security Clearance, involves providing technical support, producing documentation and conducting analyses. Competitive benefits include health insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. This position is fully on-site at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia.

Qualifications

• AA or other 2-year technical degree with 3 years of related experience, or High School diploma and 5 years related experience.
• Active SECRET Security Clearance is required.
• Prior US Navy Submarine experience in electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support on various technical tasks.
• Gathers and manipulates technical data, such as test results.
• Produces engineering documentation and reports.
• Conducts detailed mathematical calculations and analyzes data.
• Uses a computer to perform analyses and develop reports.

Skills

Technical support

Data analysis

Mathematical calculations

Documentation production

Experience with electrical systems

Experience with mechanical systems

Education

AA or other 2-year technical degree

High school diploma plus 5 years related experience

Job description

Requisition Number: 28142

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $54,109.00 - $66,950.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

Overview

Newport News Direct Support has immediate openings for Test Engineers to join our E25 Virginia Class Submarine team. We welcome applicants with prior U.S. Navy submarine experience in Main Propulsion, Auxiliary Systems, or Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) systems. This position is fully on-site at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia.

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

• AA or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience, or HS + 5 years related (DoD/USN) experience.
• Candidate must have an active SECRET Security Clearance
• Candidate must have prior US Navy Submarine experience in electrical and mechanical systems.

Bonus Points For Having!

• Prior US Navy Submarine Experience in Main Propulsion
• Prior US Navy Submarine Experience in the maintenance and operation of Auxiliary Systems
• Submarine experience in HM&E systems and subsystems

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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.