Designer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

Position: DESIGNER 2
DESIGNER 2

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date:
Mar 6, 2026

Req
Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN
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.

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.

The Role

The Role:

Candidates should have a desire to work with 3D models and a strong understanding of the 3D model environment. Designers will be expected to utilize 3D tools to create models and apply product model information such as dimensions and annotations for manufacturing trades

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, revise, and manage 3D CAD models for ship structures, systems, and components using tools such as Siemens NX, AutoCAD, or CATIA.

• Translate engineering sketches, requirements, and calculations into accurate design documentation.

• Perform design checks and drawing reviews to ensure adherence to NNS standards, quality requirements, and Navy specifications.

• Prepare arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, installation layouts, and interface models.

• Support change control by incorporating redlines, engineering changes, and field revisions.

• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and planning to resolve design issues and optimize build processes.

• Ensure design data integrity and compliance with configuration management procedures. Participate in design and production readiness reviews.

• Apply knowledge of materials, fabrication methods, and shipyard processes to improve design efficiency and manufacturability.

Physical/Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a design office with occasional field visits to shipyard or production areas.

Must be able to wear appropriate PPE and adhere to all safety requirements when in production zones.

Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM, NX, or CATIA. Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal. Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications.

Exclude classifications in which incumbents predominantly perform drafting assignments.

Must Have

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

Nice to Have

Nice to have:

Experience with ship design or marine structures, particularly within military or commercial shipbuilding environments.

Working knowledge of mechanical, structural, electrical, or piping systems in ship design.

Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Working computer skills and experience using computer-based…