MGR ENGINEERING 2 - MODEL-BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jan 28, 2025

Req ID: 40652
Team: E92 E&D DIGITAL ENTERPRISE
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, 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

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Manager to lead our team in the development and implementation of Systems Engineering on submarines, carriers and facilities at NNS. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the adoption of MBSE methodologies, leading collaborative projects, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex systems engineering initiatives. The team executes work on existing programs as well as developing new processes and MBSE capabilities on future programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Executes activities for current undersea and carrier programs meeting quality, cost and schedule objectives.
Leads a culture of open communication and knowledge sharing, encouraging cross-functional collaboration and innovation in the adoption of MBSE methodologies.
Develops a comprehensive MBSE framework that integrates with a collaborative cloud environment, enabling seamless data exchange, model sharing, and version control across multiple programs and stakeholders.
Utilizes a verification and validation process to achieve the desired operational characteristics and system performance.
Establishes a centralized repository for storing, managing, and accessing MBSE models, documents, and data, ensuring efficient collaboration and knowledge sharing among program participants.
Be customer focused working with NNL, PMS351 and other shipyards and vendors
Is familiar with MBSE methodologies, frameworks and modeling languages ( e.g. SysML, Magic Grid, OOESM)
A robust leader who can cultivate a collaborative and team-oriented environment, ensuring that every team member has a clear understanding of their role.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design; Master's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

•   Proven exceptional communication and leadership skills
•   Experience in planning, design engineering and waterfront manufacturing
•   Experience briefing senior leadership and Navy customers
•   Self-motivated and able to prioritize and lead multiple teams and projects autonomously
•   Displays a pioneer mindset
•   Experience with Cradle and Cameo
•   Experience with program management and maintaining quality, cost and schedule goals

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.

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