WATERFRONT LIAISON ENGINEER 3/ ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 99,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) Newport News Shipbuilding seeks a Waterfront Liaison Engineer to support the CFA Waterfront Liaison Engineering Team in Department E03. The role is based at Newport News, inside the main machine shop, providing deckplate support to manufacturing trades supporting VCS construction.

Travel up to 10% may be required. Responsibilities include resolving Engineering Reports, conducting build process analysis, project management, risk analysis, and interfacing

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years exempt experience or more.
• Master's Degree with 3 years professional experience.
• Ph.D. with 0 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide deckplate support to manufacturing trades for VCS construction.
• Resolve Engineering Reports; perform build process analysis.
• Manage projects, conduct risk analysis, and interface with SOS, EB, and other divisions.
• Regularly visit production and shipboard environments requiring PPE and physical activity.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master's Degree with 3 years professional experience

Ph.D. with 0 years of experience

Job description

WATERFRONT LIAISON ENGINEER 3/ ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jul 18, 2026

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start

Salary Range: $99,000.00 to $122,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

The Role

This position is intended for the CFA Waterfront Liaison Engineering Team in Department E03. The candidate will be located directly inside the main machine shop, responsible for providing deckplate support to manufacturing Trades supporting VCS construction. This includes, but is not limited to, resolving Engineering Reports, build process analysis, project management, risk analysis, and interfacing with SOS, EB, and various other divisions within the company. Responsibilities will also include regular visits to production and shipboard environments requiring PPE and physical activity (walking, ladders, stairs, etc.).

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;
• Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;
• Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

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. HII's diverse 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.

Working at HII

• medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
• on-site health centers
• tele-medicine
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• savings plan options (401K)
• financial education and planning tools
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• employee discounts
• early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
• and more.

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

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