Engineering Technician

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 2

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date:
Jan 8, 2026

Req

Team: E37 WELDING AND NDT ENGINEERING

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

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.

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. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

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 where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency;

and quantitative judgments concerning technical data. Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.

Individual will be trained to lead and support the E37 welder qualification records management system. Job needs the ability to perform data entry and filing. Additionally, this individual will work with training and trade representatives as needed to support overall program health and compliance. Individual will also be trained in other administrative duties for department support including secruity representative, IT computer oversight, etc.

• Associate’s Degree and 1 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate’s Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

• 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

The following experience/qualifications are preferred:

• knowledge of ship construction/deckplate experience
• familarity with welding operations/ship structure
• trades experience or Apprentice School graduate is desireable
• Strong communication skills

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…