DIR ENGINEERING 2

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Dec 16, 2025

Req ID: 44624
Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start

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. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

The Director of Aircraft Carrier Engineering (ACE) is responsible for the direct management of the Division which includes Departments E21, E22, E24, E26, E27, E44, E49, E56, E61, E63, and E64.

Responsibilities include:

Overall technical management, leadership, and performance for design and maintenance activities at NNS including CVN68 Class and CVN78 Class.
Shaping the strategy, resourcing, team development, technical customer interface, and technical execution for all engineering operations.
Setting and operating to objectives and providing guidance to subordinates based on goals, objectives and Company policy to ensure developed products are innovative (including applicable iDS initiatives), technically correct, meet all specification requirements, support cost reduction objectives, meet first time quality goals, and support the downstream customer's needs.
Managing an indirect budget within approved limits while satisfying training, facility, IT, and labor overhead requirements.
Directing the manning and direct budget requirements through EVMS and LRM standards such that engineering requirements are met.
Ensuring the requirements of Aircraft Carrier Engineering uphold customer standards and requirements even under cost or schedule pressure.
Observing in-process work on the deck plates and in offices and ensure that quality and safety standards are being met.
Driving clear ownership, accountability, continuous improvement and employee development.
Hire/train/assign sufficient diverse engineering resources to support all base and growth work on all contracts.
Interfacing successfully with both internal and external customers including all construction departments.

Must Have

BS in Engineering and 10 years engineering experience OR MS in Engineering and 8 years of relevant engineering experience. Candidate's degree must be from an ABET accredited program in the school of engineering.

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.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.