ENGINEER MATERIAL PROCESS 1

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jan 13, 2026

Req ID: 44781
Team: E33 CTNG TCH&MTLS ENG
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

This position is within Newport News Shipbuilding’s Structural URO Engineering team, specifically dealing with repair, maintenance, and overhaul of active duty submarines. We are looking to hire a motivated individual who would like to gain engineering experience through hands-on technical support of ship construction activity. Job responsibilities will involve technical evaluations on submarines concerning degradation of hull structure, application of industry standards, development of subsequent repair direction, and technical oversight of trade processes. Candidates will be expected to research and interpret technical requirements, generate sound technical direction, and provide process support as work is executed on the ship. The primary area of focus will be engineering evaluation of structural inspection results to determine extent of structural degradation due to corrosion, and generation of applicable repair direction based upon requirements and specifications. Additional areas of responsibility may include engineering support for coatings and special hull treatment. It will be necessary for candidates to regularly interact with audiences ranging from craft workers in the trade to senior Engineering management, therefore strong and adaptable communication skills are required. This position will directly support waterfront trade activities; candidate should be able and willing to split time (50/50) between the office and outside jobsites in hot / cold weather and potentially dirty industrial environments.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience.

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

Nice to Have

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to carry out practical application of engineering fundamentals
• Corrosion / Coatings experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft office applications, especially Microsoft Excel and Word
• Comfort and willingness to operate in an industrial manufacturing environment
• This position will directly support waterfront trade activities, candidate should be willing to split time (50/50) between the office and outside jobsites in hot / cold weather and potentially dirty environments

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.

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