ENGINEER SYSTEMS TEST 3

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Sep 10, 2026

Req ID: 49636
Team: E25 TEST ENGINEERING
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 Requirements: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start

Salary Range: $99,000.00 to $122,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

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. 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 Combat Systems Engineer Systems Test (EST) 3 is a demanding position that requires the engineer to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing technical knowledge and complexity in electronics test electronics systems (ETES), as assigned. Those systems include but not limited to: NAVIGATION SYSTEMS (DHYSL, NDD, NDS, RLGN VMS, AIS), RADAR SYSTEMS (SPN-46, SPN-41, EASR), AVIATION SYSTEMS (SATCC, ADMACS, TACAN, MOVLAS, LSODS), and TELEVISION SYSTEMS (2TV, 6TV, 7TV, 14TV, 27TV, ILARTS, TV-DTS). The EST3 will be responsible for providing support for the successful completion of ETES test program on Ford and Nimitz Class Carriers. The EST 3 should be able to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers including waterfront construction management, design engineering, test engineering, SUPSHIP, NAVSEA, and Ship's Force, being able to report overall status to supervisor. The EST3 will be responsible for performing reviews on test issuance/completion status, making sure the Test Plan of the Day is updated, providing system status and turnover and identifying and recommending resolutions for system and programmatic issues as well as support the overall E25 contract performance metrics (scheduling, budgeting and scoping). The EST3 must have knowledge of safety requirements and coordinate with functional supervisors, construction and Ship's Force to ensure that test program is conducted safely and is accomplished in accordance with Ship Yard and NAVSEA approved requirements and procedures.

Key competencies include:
- Great leadership skills and project management experience (test development, test coordination, resource planning, budgeting and test scheduling)
- Expertise in Planning (scoping using Change Order Log database)
- Extensive Test experience in Radar, Aviation, Video and Navigation Systems
- Great communication skills and proven capacity to effectively interface with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent writing skills to write technical reports and perform the final Engineering Reviews of test procedures
- Capacity to evaluate problems relative to the impact on the overall plan/schedule and formulate recommended mitigating action plans
- Candidate must not have a fear of heights, be able to ascend/descend vertical ladders that span multiple decks, both topside and within the ship.
- Candidate must have a Secret Level Security Clearance.
- Candidate must be able to go to Sea during Test Trials.
- Candidate must be able to work multiple shifts

Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints. Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems. Coordinates integrated testing activities. Reviews and evaluates test requirements to insure completeness of test program. Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.

Must Have

An ABET 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.

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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