ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 2-ET&D HIRING EVENT

Req ID: 49734
Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN
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 Requirements: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

​Salary Range: $89,000.00 to $110,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

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. 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

Overview/ “The Role”:

The Engineering, Technology, and Design (ET&D) Division is hosting an invite-only hiring event for qualified candidates. While onsite, all candidates will have an opportunity to learn about the division. If you enjoy being part of a team that connects their employees to one another and our mission, holds true to the company’s core values of Engagement, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Performance and Safety, then know there is a place for you here! Please, apply today to be invited to the next hiring event!

This position supports the design, development, and integration of electrical and combat systems for U.S. Navy submarines and aircraft carriers. The engineer will validate system and subsystem requirements, manage system interfaces, and ensure compliance with technical and performance standards.

Positions will support the following areas within the Engineering, Technology, and Design Division –

•Design and Construction of Virginia and Columbia-Class submarines

•Design of next generation fast attack submarine (SSNX)

•Design and collaboration work through international agreement to provide submarines to Australia with the AUKUS agreement

•Design, Construction, and Overhaul of Nuclear-powered aircraft carriers

•Design and Construction of the first new battleship since World War II (BBGN)

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the design and development of electrical and combat systems.
• Establish system and subsystem design requirements from top-level specifications.
• Manage system interfaces and ensure integrated functionality.
• Develop and execute verification and validation procedures.
• Identify, design, and integrate components and subsystems to meet performance requirements.
• Lead or contribute to the creation of technical deliverables and reports.
• Coordinate with design, test, and construction teams.
• Support power generation and distribution system design and integration efforts.

Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master’s Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience

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

Nice to Have

Skills & Experience/ “Nice to Have”:

•Experience or familiarity with submarine or carrier electrical systems and propulsion plants.

•Strong knowledge of electrical distribution and protection systems.

•Experience with Sonar Systems, Computer/Data System Integration, Radio System Integration, Cabling, Power Distribution/Generation, and/or Control Systems

•Requirement Management and System Engineering Approach

•Ability to read and understand system schematics and drawings

•Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools.

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven technical writing ability.

•Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

•Experience with submarine or carrier programs (Virginia Class, CVN Class).

•SAP, TeamCenter, NGP, or NX software experience.

•Hands-on experience with acoustic analysis, US Navy mechanical or fluid ship systems, rotating equipment, generators, or motor controls.

•Experience with acoustic transfer functions, making acoustic predictions, performing acoustic or vibration testing, ship or systems engineering, and performing digital signal processing

•Prior leadership, testing, or shipyard integration experience.

DOD Security Clearance is preferred, but not required to start.

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?
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