Engineer Lead Test

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• Req
• Team: E25 TEST ENGINEERING
• Entity:
  Newport News Shipbuilding
• US Citizenship Required for this Position:
  Yes
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-Time
• Shift: 1st
• Relocation:
  Relocation assistance will be available
• Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
  No – Not eligible for telework
• Travel Requirement: 10%-25% of the time
• Clearance Required:
  
  No – Clearance Not Required to Start

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.

Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints. Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems. Coordinates integrated testing activities. Reviews and evaluates test requirements to ensure completeness of test program. Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.

This position is intended for the Fire Safety group in Department E25. The incumbent will be responsible for leading, maintaining, establishing, managing, training, presenting, communicating, working with the Fire Safety Officer in the 8010 Fire Safety Organization in support of CVN 75 RCOH. This position regularly communicates with Navy, department leads, engineering, Construction Project, SUPSHIPNN, via email, phone, and in person meetings and utilizes Microsoft tools.

Lead Test Engineer (LTE) or Ship Safety Officer (SSO) or Watch Supervisor or Watch Officer Certification or Trade REC Coordinator (TRC) and Trade REC Oversight Agent (TROA) Certification and 6 years of relevant professional/exempt experience.

• Knowledge and understanding of 8010 Industrial Fire Safety Manual for Fire Prevention and Response.
• Aircraft carrier ship system knowledge and ship system interrelationship understanding.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally with both internal and external customers to include:
  Project Construction Management, Trades, Test Engineering, Engineering, SUPSHIPNN, and Ship’s Force.
• Above average writing skills in support of preparation of Fire Safety procedures and processes.

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.

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