ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 3

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 3

Location :

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date : Oct 31, 2025

Req ID : 43890

Team : E25 TEST 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, 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

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.

This position will be responsible to collect data, review, coordinate and a variety of test evolutions across the VCS and CLB Class Programs. The job will require hands on deck plate support, provide technical guidance, troubleshooting, and identify test equipment by evaluating vendor furnished equipment, drawings and test procedure requirements. Looking for a self-starter with a questioning attitude to proactively impact the high pressure air test program and maintain a high level of quality while ensuring schedule demands are met.

The mission of Test Engineering is to operationally validate ship systems by developing, managing and conducting an integrated safety, test, and work control program for

non-nuclear systems across all Newport News Shipbuilding product lines. Being that the test team are among the first group to energize, test, and operate shipboard systems in their final configuration, a total ship test approach allows this group to be a single point evaluation source for planning, test procedure development, pre-installation bench testing, troubleshooting, repairs, systems enhancements, material sourcing, shipboard testing, operating and certification. Our team of engineers, analysts and technicians are required to be well versed in the design and installation of ship systems, and expert in their operation. As an Engineering Technician employed at Newport News Shipbuilding, you will become an integral part of the hands on deck plate test team responsible for ensuring the United States Navy has the most advanced Submarines in the world while contributing to the company's success of delivering quality boats to the US Navy.

Must Have

Associate's Degree and 3 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

Experience as a foreman, trade, sailor or related technical experience.

Hands-on experience working with shipboard systems aboard Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carriers or Submarines while either commissioned or undergoing construction / repair.

Leadership, teamwork, and a questioning attitude. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Thorough knowledge of how to read and interpret Navy Ship System drawings.

Takes pride both personally and as a team to see work packages through from project start to a quality certified final product deliverable to the customer.

Ability to climb on and around ships including stairs, ladders, masts, and scaffolding. Willingness to work around moving machinery at heights and in confined or restricted spaced on vessels undergoing construction / repair.

Experience working with test equipment and troubleshooting

Experiene with Teamcenter or Model Based Design Programs

Why HII

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 assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know 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.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.