MGR DESIGN ENGINEERING 1

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jan 10, 2025

Req ID: 40208
Team: E35 SUBMARINE ENGINEERING - ADVANCED CAPABILITIES
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available

Travel Requirement: Yes, up to 10% 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

This position is for a new Manager Design Engineering 1 role for Submarine Engineering – Advanced Capabilities Team in Department E35, specifically the Platform side, which is exclusive of the Propulsion Plant (PP) design of our nation’s next Fast Attack Submarine, SSN(X). The successful candidate will lead a cross-functional team of Designers from multiple disciplines (hull, mechanical, electrical, piping and structure) as related to platform systems and operations for R&D, concept, and detail design of platform component arrangements and structures within the spaces of SSN(X). The candidate will interface with NNS Managers, Engineers, Program Office representatives, and other management supporting the design development of SSN(X). The candidate will also interface with external managers, designers and engineers from Electric Boat Corp and customers such as NUWC and NAVSEA.

Daily Responsibilities Include:
•Design major components or major portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing
operation
•Develop basic data and makes preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposal
•Investigate pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replace
ability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specification requirements and cost
•Coordinate with other organizations affected by design development
•Make layouts of complex assemblies and details parts of devices, mechanisms, and structures
•Check completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning
•Identify design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions and/or improvements in design layout to
responsible engineers or designers

Must Have

Design Apprentice certification or Associate's degree in Design with 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience;

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline plus 4 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience;

or a Master's degree in a relevant discipline and 2 years of applicable experience.

Nice to Have

•Experience in arranging Submarine platform systems, component arrangements and spaces, knowledge of electrical wire-way and
piping runs for the connection of the arranged components as well as general knowledge of Submarine decks, tanks and
foundations
•Knowledge and experience with multiple Submarine platforms systems and other Navy platforms for contrast is preferred as well as demonstrated experience in leading technical teams, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to develop lasting working relationships across organization

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.

Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

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.