ENGINEER SYSTEMS 5

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Oct 18, 2025

Req ID: 43545
Team: E92 E&D DIGITAL ENTERPRISE
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

NNS is seeking an experienced Lead Digital Engineer (Engineer Systems 5) to spearhead carrier digital engineering initiatives at Newport News Shipbuilding. This senior-level role involves distributing work to other team members, ensuring alignment with project objectives, and maintaining clear communication with key stakeholders, including the U.S. Navy.

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

- Lead digital engineering efforts, including the development and implementation of digital models, simulations, and data-driven systems.
- Assign tasks and workloads to junior engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Communicate project progress, milestones, and challenges to the Navy and other stakeholders through reports, presentations, and meetings.
- Drive initiatives to meet project objectives, timelines, and performance metrics while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Apply expertise in the shipbuilding design processes to iteratively refine system designs, incorporating feedback and evolving requirements.
- Utilize model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies to create, maintain, and evolve system models that support lifecycle management.
- Facilitate the connection and integration of digital data across platforms, tools, and teams to enable seamless collaboration and decision-making.
- Identify and resolve complex technical problems, employing innovative solutions to overcome obstacles.
- Foster a collaborative team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

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

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the shipbuilding design processes, Model Based Engineering (MBe), and digital data integration, combined with exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. This person will help coordinate new construction design disclosure deliverables and In-service maintenance and modernization development items. This person will help define the requirements for COMET (the cloud based method of delivery for Ford Class Carriers design data) and ensure that the public shipyards have the training and processes to leverage the 3D Carrier product model using Siemens TC and NX.
“Establish and maintain relationships with digital engineering companies to understand emerging practices and imminent changes to the tools and 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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