X67 SHEET METAL/OUTFITTING INSPECTOR

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

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. is seeking a X67 Sheet Metal/Outfitting Inspector in Newport News, Virginia to perform inspections throughout the production chain for aircraft carriers and submarines.

The role requires reading drawings, ensuring conformance to procedures, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will work 1st shift, travel up to 25% and may require obtaining security clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.
• Able to read and comprehend ship construction drawings, procedures and methods.
• Experience or familiarity with MIP/SHT and outfitting field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform arrival condition, in-process and final product inspections and witness testing operations for ship components and systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading ship drawings

Security clearance eligibility

Travel willingness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

X67 SHEET METAL/OUTFITTING INSPECTOR

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date

Aug 11, 2026

Team

X67 NON-NUC INSP DP

Entity

Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position

Yes

Contract

Full-Time

Shift

1st

Relocation assistance

No relocation assistance available

Telework Opportunity

No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements

Yes, 10-25% of the time

Clearance Required

No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range

$57,283.20 to $85,196.80

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. Responsible for performing non-nuclear outfitting inspections on new and existing shipboard components/systems for aircraft carriers and submarines.

Must Have

• Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs

Nice to Have

• High School graduate or equivalent is preferred.
• The candidate must have good communication/writing skills and be able to read/comprehend ship construction drawings, procedures and methods.
• Previous experience in MIP/SHT and outfitting field is preferred.
• Ability to obtain security clearance is required.
• The position comes with the potential of travel.

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.

Benefits

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.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.