ENGINEER PROJECT 5

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Sep 30, 2025

Req ID: 43103
Team: E86 NUC PRP-CNS&PRC 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: No

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

Researches, develops, designs, and/or tests components, equipment, systems, and networks in one or more engineering disciplines. May design equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. Applies engineering principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing. Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Serve as the lead with respect to identifying and implementing design/producibility/build strategy improvements/modifications for CVN 80 and follow ships to reduce costs and improve the construction/test schedule.
• Provide oversight/guidance on significant issues associated with material, design, fabrication, vendor compliance, etc. that are impacting the Propulsion Plant critical path schedule
• Serve as the SME on specifications, processes, and controls used in the construction and testing of the CVN 78 Class Propulsion Plant.
• Represent E86 at Program Reviews, construction management meetings, etc. as needed to provide updates on issues impacting the Propulsion Plant.
• Serve as the E86 lead for the Division of Responsibility (DOR) document and transitioning traditional Shipbuilder activities from the PPPY to E86.
• Serve as the E86 representative on the CVN 78 Class Technical Review Board (TRB).
• Ensure lessons learned are shared among similar platforms. Lead department wide improvement initiatives wrt technical products and TWDs.
• Special projects.

Must Have

Bachelor’s Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience
Master’s Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience;
Ph.D. and 9 years of experience.

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

Nice to Have

• Experience working independently at a high level while having significant involvement and drive to work on multiple concurrent tasks with multiple cognizant levels of management or lead engineers
• The ability to understand propulsion plant construction issues and lead a team to arrive at a solution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to aid in developing schedules for individual engineering/design/construction tasks and drive projects to completion
• Able to provide clear direction for intra- and inter-department personnel to meet schedule needs and represent the organization on project/construction issues
• Knowledge of CVN 78 propulsion plant systems
• Ability to translate issues into white papers/presentations for all levels of NNS management and customers (external and internal)
• Ability to apply engineering principles, theories and concepts, and work on complex engineering problems and provide solutions

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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