MGR ENGINEERING 2

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Mar 9, 2026

Req ID: 45886
Team: E56 CVN 78 CL ENGRG
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, 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

The Aircraft Carrier Engineering Electrical Department E56 is seeking a front-line supervisor to lead the Lighting Engineering Section responsible for designing and implementing new construction platform electrical systems. This group of engineers and designers is responsible for all interior and exterior lighting systems throughout the ship which include general illumination, Flight Deck Lighting, Visual Landing Aids, and Navigation Lighting systems. Group responsibilities also include 115VAC general purpose receptacle distribution, Vital 115VAC distribution for systems requiring vital redundant power, Advanced Degaussing and 400Hz Power Conversion Systems, and electrical control components supporting deck machinery systems such as Anchor Windlass, Mooring and Warping Capstans, Replenishment-at-Sea Winches, and Boat Davits. This group provides various design products to manufacture, construct, and test platform electrical systems for CVN 78 Class aircraft carriers.

Duties will include:
• Supervising the day to day operations of a team of engineers and designers and managing the team’s workload to ensure safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives are met
• Developing and training their people to grow their skill sets and expand their capabilities in order to support the collective performance objectives of the Lighting team
• Managing workload and appropriating engineer and designer resources effectively

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

The ideal candidate will have professional experience in or knowledge of:
• Demonstrated leadership capability
• Strong technical background in order to have a general understanding of cognizant systems, facilitate technical problem-solving efforts, and represent the Team in high-visibility discussions when necessary
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to train, mentor, and motivate others
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn, adapt, and lead in response to emergent issues

The following are desired:
• Familiarity with contract/engineering/construction processes and management. Special emphasis for Waterfront Support, such as Inspection Reports and material procurement, is desired.
• Familiarity with new construction specifications and processes such as drawings, inspection reports, material procurement, etc. is desired.

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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