Engineering Technician

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Req
Team: E35 SUBMARINE ENGINEERING - ADVANCED CAPABILITIES
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

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and 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 ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers, software developers, solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in a 135‑year history, we collaborate at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas, preliminary analyses of data, and quantitative judgments concerning technical data. Uses a personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports.

May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.

• Engages with shipyards, customers and other stakeholders to collect feedback for design incorporation.
• Leads research and development studies to influence the future of U.S. Navy submarines.
• Adapts to flexible work assignments, performing duties outside of traditional discipline work scope.
• Leads cross‑functional teams through Ao design evaluations and collaborates with designers and engineers to:
  • Work with multi‑discipline teams on incorporation of Ao design principles.
  • Solve complex spatial integration issues while meeting system and overall ship requirements.
  • Challenge design decisions to deviate from standard practice to realize lifecycle cost improvements.
• Prepare to work in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment.
• Adapt and adjust to support annual objectives.

• Associate’s Degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent options:
  • NNS Apprentice School graduate.
  • Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate.
  • High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience.
  • High School/GED and 4 years of non‑related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience.

• Knowledge and experience with modern Submarine (688/VCS/Seawolf/Trident) systems and other Navy platforms.
• Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) operational and maintenance experience for submarines and aircraft carriers.
• Experience working with Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) and General Dynamics Electric Boat (EB).
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. Navy submarine systems, requirements, system integration and arrangement best practices.
• Experience in equipment/component lifecycle and reliability.
• Corrective and preventative maintenance experience.
• Project management experience and/or PMP certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead teams.
• Experience with navigating Navy 3‑M OARS data systems as well as other maintenance related programs.

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.

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