X67 MECHANICAL INSPECTOR

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Newport News, VA is seeking a X67 Mechanical Inspector to perform arrival condition, in-process and final product inspections on Naval vessels.

The role requires reading drawings, witnessing tests, and ensuring all drawings and procedures are met across shipboard, shop, and warehouse environments. The candidate must be detail oriented, able to use basic computer tools, and capable of climbing ladders and working in confined spaces in a demanding

Qualifications

• Must have detail orientation and basic computer skills.
• Able to read associated drawings and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform arrival condition, in-process and final product inspections.
• Witness testing operations and ensure requirements of drawings are met for shipboard, shop, and warehouse.
• Inspect piping systems and mechanical components on Naval Aircraft Carriers and Submarines.
• Climb ladders and work in confined spaces, in adverse environments for long periods.

Skills

Detail oriented

Basic computer skills

Read drawings

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

X67 MECHANICAL INSPECTOR

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Aug 3, 2026

Req ID: 48788

Team: X67 NON-NUC INSP DP

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 2nd

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $57,283.20 to $85,196.80

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

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

The selected candidate will be required to perform arrival condition, in-process and final product inspections as well as witness testing operations. Also responsible for ensuring that all requirements of drawings and procedures are met for specific processes (shipboard, shop, and warehouse). Assist with Quality Improvement Activities. Selected candidate will inspect various piping systems and mechanical components on Naval Aircraft Carriers and Submarines. Applicant will climb tall ladders, crawl tanks/bilges in confined spaces, inspect from Aerial Lifts, inspect areas extending over shoulders and working in adverse environment conditions for long periods of time. Candidate must be detailed oriented, possess basic computer skills, able to read associated drawings, Inspection Reports, test addendums and work

Must Have

• Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs

Nice to Have

• High School graduate or equivalent is preferred. It would be nice for the candidates to have a mechanical or piping installation background, a clear understanding of distributive systems and how they operate on naval surface ships and submarines.
• Candidate should be able to navigate and read drawings, and procedures.
• Candidate should demonstrate a great work ethic, be able to perform well independently or as a team.
• Candidate should be comfortable/competent with recording detailed information in a constantly evolving work environment.
• Preferred candidate should have experience in the quality or inspection and testing fields.
• Prior Military experience or leadership experience would be a plus.
• Preferred candidate would have a current security clearance or able to obtain one.

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 is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including:

• 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.