ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 4

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jan 15, 2026

Req ID: 44852
Team: E83 RCT PLT PLG YD ENG
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.

Must Have

Associate's Degree and 6 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

This Engineering Technician 4 position is within the E83 Propulsion Plant Engineering Activity (PPEA) Steam Plant Manual (SPM) Group. Due to the nature of the work, A4W propulsion plant operating and maintenance experience is required. Equivalent experience will be considered on a case basis.
1. U.S. Navy Nuclear Training:
a. Completion of Naval Nuclear Power Pipeline (Nuclear ‘A’ School, Naval Nuclear Power School, and Naval Nuclear Prototype Training), and
b. 8 years of experience operating the propulsion plants aboard aircraft carriers, and
c. Senior in Rate Qualified
d. Note: Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor/Propulsions Plant Watch Officer qualification is desirable, but not required.
2. Exceptional organizational and written communication skills.
3. Confidential Security Clearance.
4. Ability to obtain and retain partial radiation worker qualification.
5. Ability to physically access a wide variety of work sites, including those aboard ships under various stages of construction or overhaul, including the use of vertical and inclined ladders, and may involve kneeling, stooping, standing, etc.
Responsibilities:
1. Research:
a. Investigate the descriptive and operational impact of modernization and repair alterations to the propulsion plants on Nimitz Class Aircraft Carriers, by:
i. Gathering/reviewing related technical documentation.
ii. Coordinating with engineering codes at NNS, NNSY, and PSNS.
iii. Performing shipchecks as necessary.
b. Evaluate the validity of in-coming Manual Change Requests (MCRs) to the CVN68 Class Steam Plant Manual (SPM), by:
i. Applying knowledge gained from propulsion plant operations.
ii. Reviewing the historical content of SPM documents/drawings.
iii. Performing/directing engineering evaluations/studies.
c. Review SPM chapters and operating instructions to identify opportunities for improvement.
2. Product Development:
a. MCR Technical Submittals - Apply knowledge of the SPM, research, and technical writing skills to generate MCR technical change packages:
i. To ensure safe and efficient propulsion plant operations.
ii. To provide a tool for Ship’s Force training.
iii. Using established standards for style and format.
b. SPM Revisions - Work with drafting and interactive electronic technical manual (IETM) experts to develop SPM revisions. Assist in quality assurance checks of out-going SPM revisions.

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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