MGR ENGINEERING 2

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Oct 16, 2026

Req ID: 50207
Team: E50 PROP AND REAC ENG PLNG YRD
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 Requirements: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $142,000.00 to $178,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

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. 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 an Engineering Manager 2 in the Propulsion and Reactor Engineering Planning Yard (PREPY), department E50. This role will reside under Specialty Engineering leading the Digital Initiatives (DI) group. The DI group develops and integrates new technologies and applications onboard carriers. The DI group is presently involved in developing robotics applications (ROVs), remote support video conferencing, data analytics / artificial intelligence (AI), Video Maintenance Aids (VMAs) and the application of other innovative/advanced technologies for fleet support and program efficiencies. Also critical in this role is the ability to collaborate with the vast stakeholders who support these efforts. This includes the Navy, NAVSEA, NNL, BPMI, the Public Yards, PAE Maritime, PMS 312, and NNS-HII shipyard Nuclear Propulsion Division (NPD) stakeholders and technical staff. The DI M2 manages and leads a close-knit group of engineers and designers on these projects. The candidate must possess strong project management, communications, writing, and organizational skills. The candidate must be a self-starter, highly motivated and be able to execute tasking with minimal supervision. Experience with writing technical correspondence/letters, issuing research/white papers, developing manning plans (business / cost considerations, return on investment), preparing and leading presentations and meeting facilitation, vendor / customer interface, end user engagement (problem & solution validation), and the risk management reporting/mitigation, is highly desirable and in many cases required. Some travel is also necessary to meet and coordinate with these stakeholders and contributors.

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 candidate should have general knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines and be highly motivated in developing / applying advanced technology solutions. Experience or a strong technical background in A4W Carrier or A1B reactor/propulsion plant fluid systems, design principles, work planning / execution, plant operations, and maintenance is highly desirable.

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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