ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 3

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Mar 5, 2026

Req ID: 45913
Team: E25 TEST ENGINEERING
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance 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

Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data. Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.

The VCS Interior Communications System Technician 3 is a demanding position requiring in-depth technical knowledge, a solid grasp of the requirements for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf electronics equipment. The candidate must be able to effectively communicate with internal and external customers including SUPSHIP, SPAWARS Atlantic, CWITT & PMS450E, and coordinate with many different organizations to safely and successfully accomplish testing on Virginia Class submarines and CVN platforms. The candidate will be primarily responsible for the testing, maintenance and operation of the Announcing Systems to include all support equipment console Key-switch Integrated Terminal Equipment (KITE), Dial Telephones, Secure Telephone Equipment (STE), Portable Ships Control Station (PSCS) equipment, Tactical Communications and Audio Subsystem (TCAS), Loudspeakers, Microphone Stations, handsets, headsets Wire free Communications (WIFCOM) radios, WIFCOM base stations, Man on the Move Communications (MOMCOM) handset, base Stations and Ship’s alarms. Additional responsibilities will include other large scale distributive systems like SSN Circuit D, TSMS Total Ships Monitoring System or CVN ADS, Advance Degaussing System. The candidate will, groom, troubleshoot, and maintain test equipment, in accordance with the required test procedures in support of the successful completion of the ICS System testing and C5I system (96 Hour) Operability testing.

Must Have

Associate's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

Nice to Have

- Good leadership skills
- Expertise in extensive COTS electronics
- Related Test or construction experience
- Good communication skills and proven capacity to effectively interface with internal and external stakeholders
- Capacity to evaluate problems relative to the impact on the overall plan/schedule and formulate recommended mitigating action plans

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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