MGR ENGINEERING 3

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jul 2, 2026

Req ID: 48176
Team: E10 SUB 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, 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. 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 has various responsibilities for non-nuclear submarine programs at NNS including the Hull Planning Yard, VCS and CLB new construction, and both “in yard” and “AIT” Submarine Fleet Support.

For the Submarine Hull Planning Yard this position is responsible for analyzing and providing schedule, cost, and configuration management of design products to support modernization of “In Service Ships” for the Los Angeles, Seawolf and some Virginia Class submarines in accordance with the Navy Modernization Process Management and Operations Manual. This includes providing Configuration Management, Integrated Logistic Support, Database management, and Life Cycle Support. This department supports the development of ShipAlts, TempAlts, SRDs, A&I’s, RLARs, MCR’s, TMDERs, LARs, etc. in a disciplined process to ensure operational and technical modifications are delivered to the fleet in the most operationally effective and cost efficient way. This position manages a dedicated Hull Planning Yard Program Office focused on the specific contract requirements and products that provides specific tasking oversight. This position is required to have a close working relationship with the NAVSEA Ship Program Manager (SPM) to address contractual, technical, and financial matters and to work with the multiple NAVSEA Participating Manager (PARM) Offices, to address the needs of their specific ship systems. This position is responsible for the management of Submarine Hull Planning Yard contract funding requirements and budgets. In addition to the above, this department is responsible for providing and managing NNS On-Site Representatives at Naval Shipyards.

For VCS and CLB new construction submarines, this position is responsible for monitoring delivery and performance of non-nuclear engineering products including schedule, cost and quality reports as required. This position is the Submarine Engineering (SUBE) Cost Account Manager (CAM) for VCS and CLB submarines responsible for EVMS progressing, Estimate at Completion forecasts and Basis of Estimate development, charging information, supporting LRM inputs, and providing cost variance explanations. In addition, this position is responsible for the VCS Certification Engineering and Construction Team.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design; Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience; PhD and 4 years of relevant experience.

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

Nice to Have

This position requires a good understanding of submarine design, manufacturing and SUBSAFE requirements; the ability to manage complex Navy contract requirements; have superior knowledge of contract cost control systems; ability to forecast budget and funding requirements; manage budgets across multiple fiscal years; and excellent problem solving skills with an ability to lead a cross-functional team to resolve issues.

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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