CVN Engineering Technician (SkillBridge Intern)

Job Description This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. HII Mission Technologies Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII. For this internship, the SkillBridge intern will train as an Engineering Technician 3 within HII-Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated HII Supervisor, with the goal of learning the maintenance actions and duties required of our Engineering Technicians in support of the various Newport News Direct Support (NNS DS) customers such as test engineering and trades support within the E84 CVN 74/75 Work Control / Test Department at the Newport News Shipyard. The intern will be assigned special projects as needed. Desired End State (3 month target) At the end of three months, the intern will be able to further develop skills needed to provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. The intern will be able to gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produce engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Perform 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. Use personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis. The intern will develop a good understanding of the E84 department in Newport News Shipyard (NNS) to include: Solve engineering problems via Work Authorization Forms and Work Permits Coordinate with Tradesmen to rectify Reactor Plant deficiencies Test and Troubleshoot installed equipment Utilize the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual and Tag-out User’s Manual to ensure worker safety and the standard of quality is maintained Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern’s marine engineering knowledge and experience specific to Naval Vessels and considers the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience. Assumptions/Restrictions SkillBridge Intern must have a Secret Clearance. SkillBridge Intern will be available during business hours of the contract supported for meetings and training. Essential Job Responsibilities Training Location: Newport News, VA Training Plan Week 1: In processing, Introductions/office familiarization. Week 2: Introduction to the various E84 entities and Mission Technologies team as well as the applicable safety measures required for HII. SLEP Maintenance Week 3: Intro to basic departmental operations, maintenance and documentation for reporting Week 4: Intro to historical problems presented and solutions designed, fabricated and tested to solve the particular problem Week 5: Introduction to procedures, setup, and operations Week 6: Introduction to technical waterfront support Week 7: Provide routine test direction Week 8: Plan and execute work control process from formation to conclusion Week 9: Familiarization with the process when a problem or discrepancy on a reactor plant system is identified and how engineering analysis is provided to the program office to adjudicate the discrepancy Week 10: Roles and responsibilities as the liaison between E84, Trades, Naval personnel, and governmental agencies Week 11: Support pierside maintenance repairs / emergent work orders in accordance with the procedure Week 12: Engage with HII PM and team for performance and evaluation feedback. Minimum Qualifications Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service. Applications accepted within final 12 months of active-duty service. Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction. Navy Electrical or Mechanical Testing & Maintenance experience - 5 years Secret Clearance Desired US Navy rates: MMN, EMN, ETN or conventional MM, EM, ET Physical Requirements Physical Requirements will vary and is dependent on the Program of Instruction. Benefits HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application. 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. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to View email address on click.appcast.io 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 email address. Additionally, you may also call View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies. #J-18808-Ljbffr