Builder Jobs in Hampton, VA

Step into the Yard, Shape the Future

Picture a place where generations of shipbuilders pass down craft, precision, and pride — more than 25,000 strong — delivering the world’s most formidable naval vessels. At HII, we are the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of only two builders of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. From skilled trades to AI/ML experts and systems architects, our people collaborate across 135+ years of innovation to keep our seas secure.

Your Day-to-Day

You’ll be the architect of in-house welding instruction for field support teams and customers. Mornings might find you interviewing technical experts to capture new procedures; afternoons refining course content and building training aids; and late day facilitating hands-on sessions in the lab. You’ll track outcomes, tune lesson plans to evolving requirements, and keep every detail technically current. When depth calls, you’ll bring in specialized trainers and orchestrate their contributions.

What You Will Own

• Plan, design, and coordinate comprehensive product and process training for weld-focused shipbuilding work.
• Gather source information from SMEs and field data to create accurate, up-to-date materials.
• Develop course objectives, methods, and assessment criteria; build practical training aids.
• Deliver engaging training sessions and evaluate effectiveness to drive continuous improvement.
• Continuously revise lessons to reflect new standards, procedures, and technologies.
• Leverage technical trainers as needed and ensure program cohesion.

Qualifications

Required baseline:

• Bachelor's degree with 6 years of progressive professional and/or supervisory experience; or
• Master's degree with 4 years of relevant experience.

Equivalencies that can substitute for the bachelor’s degree:

• Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate's degree (or other formal 2-year program) plus 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military experience at paygrade E-5 or above
• High School/GED plus 4 years combined Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military, or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED plus 8 years combined Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military, or other relevant non-exempt experience

Preferred: A strong welding background.

Why You’ll Thrive Here

HII is a values-driven, safety-first organization recognized among America’s top large employers. Wherever you sit — waterfront, shop floor, or office — you’ll find community, mentorship, and room to grow.

Our rewards include choices for medical, prescription, dental, and vision; onsite health centers and telemedicine; wellness and employee assistance resources; 401(k) with savings options and financial education; life insurance; tuition assistance; employee discounts; and scholarships from early childhood through post-secondary. Some benefits may vary by division or location.

Make Your Mark

Join us and help ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. Apply today — we look forward to meeting you.

Compliance

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