ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 3

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Dec 20, 2025

Req ID: 43775
Team: E35 SUBMARINE ENGINEERING - ADVANCED CAPABILITIES
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

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

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

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not 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 Advanced Submarine Electrical and Combat System department is looking for an experienced engineer to join the Combat System team. This mid‑to‑senior level role will lead technical efforts to design, integrate, test, and sustain combat systems for submarine platforms. The engineer will drive system-level solutions, coordinate cross‑discipline teams, and ensure deliverables meet performance, reliability, safety, and schedule requirements.

The engineer will lead system engineering activities for submarine combat systems including requirements development, architecture, integration, verification, and validation.

• Translate operational needs into technical requirements and interface definitions across sensors, weapons, navigation, sonar, C4I, and combat management subsystems.

• Create, review, and maintain system design artifacts: concept of operations, system architectures, interface control documents, sequence diagrams, and system specifications.

• Plan and execute integration and test campaigns in lab, shipboard, and shore‑based environments; analyze test results and drive anomaly resolution.

• Lead trade studies, performance analyses, modeling, and simulation to evaluate design alternatives and quantify risks.

• Provide technical direction to cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and subcontractors; coordinate engineering changes and configuration control.

• Support technical reviews, design reviews, and program milestone events; present technical status to program leadership and stakeholders.

• Mentor junior engineers; contribute to team process improvements and knowledge transfer activities.

• Ensure compliance with applicable naval standards, cybersecurity requirements, and safety regulations.

Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

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.

Nice to Have

The successful candidate should have experience in one or more of the following:

Sonar Systems
Computer/Data System Integration
Radio System Integration
Cabling
Requirement Management and System Engineering Approach
Excellent Written and oral communication skills
Ability to read and understand system schematics and drawings
Systems engineering or Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
Specific experience using Cameo or Matlab Systems Composer

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.