ENGINEER 5

Job Description

ENGINEER 5

Location :

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date : Jan 7, 2026

Req ID : 43118

Team : E27 CVN HULL OUTFTG

Entity : Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position : Yes

Full-Time

Shift : 1st

Relocation : Relocation assistance will be 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 successful candidate should have Hull Outfitting Lead Design / Engineering experience, preferably in both new construction and RCOH. Familiarity with IDS 3D product model development, metrics, IDS processes, and contract requirements for both new construction and RCOH is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will act independently to perform technical planning, system integration, requirements development / verification, and cost and risk analyses for Hull Outfitting systems. Frequent contacts with internal organizations and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning technical issues, scheduling, budgetary, contractual, or processes. Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal external representatives. Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between management, Planning, Construction, and Vendors. Candidate will ensure customer requirements are reflected in design solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies. The candidate must be able to manage a small group, track and assign work, and ensure deliverable dates and met. The successful candidate must be able to coordinate design criteria within E27 and work with other departments and external organizations. This individual will need excellent oral and written skills, and be comfortable directing personnel of various Design positions. Represents the department is various technical, operational, vendor, construction, and managerial meetings regarding tasks, projects, and operations. Virtually self-supervisory. Functions as fill-in department manager while the department manager is unavailable.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience

• Master's Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience;

Ph.D. and 9 years of experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

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 [email protected] 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.