Engineer Systems Test

ENGINEER SYSTEMS TEST 3

Company: HII

Location:

Newport News, VA | Salary: $35,000.00‑$60,000.00

Engineers at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) work on the design, building, and refueling of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. This role is for an E25 HM&E Test engineer focused on system test solutions that meet customer contractual needs while respecting technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

• Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions acknowledging 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 insure completeness of the test program.
• Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system‑level evaluations.
• Provides instructions to test trades through test procedure documentation and direct input, directs and conducts in‑depth troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems that are not functioning as designed, provides input to senior staff and management for schedule determination, and processes final certification paperwork for system testing within the HM&E AOR.

• ABET Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of relevant exempt experience.
• Master’s Degree with 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ph.D. with no required years of experience.

• Prior experience with mechanical and electrical system certification testing.
• Background in fluid dynamics and heat transfer.
• Background in electrical system design and theory.
• Experience with submarine operations gained through shipyard or Navy experience.

• US Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Shift: 1st
• Travel Requirement: 10%‑25% of the time
• Clearance Required:
  
  No – Clearance not required to start
• Relocation Assistance:
  Available
• Remote / Telework:
  Not eligible
• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Quality Assurance
• Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing

With more than 25,000 employees, HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We are the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and are 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 our 135‑year history, we collaborate at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

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, 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, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and career growth programs.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans; on‑site health centers; tele‑medicine; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; savings plan options (401(k)); financial education and planning tools; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; employee discounts; early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary by division or work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email  with 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.

Call 1‑844‑849‑8463 (Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding).