MGR ENGINEERING 2

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Feb 23, 2026

Req ID: 45656
Team: E46 SHIP SURVABLTY
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 Requirement: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance 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

The Ship Survivability Shock Engineering and Advanced Analysis team is looking for a strong candidate with structural or mechanical background to lead an engineering team supporting all platforms (CVN, Special Projects, VCS, SSNX). This is an opportunity to join our growing team to contribute and influence the Navy's future and work on a broad spectrum of exciting projects.

• The candidate will oversee a diverse team of engineers that support shock design and analysis, including overseeing dynamic structural (shock) analyses utilizing finite element analysis (FEA) methods with the pre-/post-processors (FEMAP and NASTRAN, Abaqus, Hypermesh, Government codes), hand calculations using textbook methods, and the development of engineering calculation reports to meet project goals.
• In this role, the candidate will be responsible for helping guide the development of innovative shock analysis and design solutions, providing technical leadership and mentorship of the team, coordinating with Navy counterparts and NNS management, managing task budgets and staffing levels, and the oversight of their team.
• The candidate will be a team facilitator with strong communication skills, helping to inspire creative solutions to meet challenging analysis and qualification goals.
• The candidate will foster a positive and collaborative work environment in their team. They will establish and reflect an expectation for first time quality in the products their team produces.
• At its heart, the team is a customer service organization and requires strong interpersonal relationship skills, networking, and a focus on customer satisfaction to ensure the goals of both internal and external stakeholders are met.
• The candidate will work extensively with other departments to coordinate tasking and meet company-wide goals.
• The position may require periodic travel to naval bases and facilities, ship visits, vendors, other NNS facilities or conferences.
• SECRET clearance will be required.

This benchmark is intended to be used by companies that have generic classifications engaged in research and/or product development encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering disciplines: electronics, electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical.

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

• Experience working with NAVSEA and naval warfare centers (NUWC, NSWC-CD, NSWC-PD, NSWC-IHD)
• Experience in project management and oversight of multiple projects
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal to support the presentation of technical briefs to the government and team leadership.
• Knowledge and experience in applying shock qualification specifications and methods.
• Strong technical background with knowledge of the shock engineering and design, associated analysis methods, and shock qualification for surface ships and submarines.
• Experience in shock design and analysis, including finite-element analysis methods and associated programs
• Display a level of professionalism in conduct and communication

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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