(Hull/ Structural) Tech Subject Matter Expert- 29472

Requisition Number: 29472

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $61,534.00 - $80,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Senior

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies Corp. (HII-MTC) is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) specializing in shipboard hull/structural systems to support engineering, design, maintenance, and integration efforts under the CEMAT and ESU contracts aboard CVN 74 and CVN 75. SME provides specialized technical and operational expertise in support of subcontracted work carried out onboard the ship and at off-site repair facilities.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Meet with sub-contractors daily to ensure proper work controls are in place prior to beginning work.
• Monitor sub-contractors work to identify potential problems, obstacles, or delays affecting progress and provide daily status updates.
• Conduct inspections, audits and in process surveillance of contractors ensuring compliance with technical manuals, procedures, and quality standards.
• Interface daily and maintain effective communication with subcontractors to clarify expectations, relay technical and schedule requirements.
• Ensure all subcontracted efforts align with contract SOWs, Technical Instructions, Navy Standard Items, and schedule objectives.
• Write and track Condition Reports (CRs) associated with subcontractor efforts; ensure timely submission and resolution tracking.
• Support discrepancy resolution, Corrective Action Reports (CARs), and root cause analysis with subcontractor involvement.
• Ensure subcontractor adherence to drawing changes, Ship Change Documents (SCDs), and Formal Work Package (FWP) standards.
• Familiarity with production tracking tools such as TSSR, POA&M, and SFIMS.
• Ability to operate independently in a high-pressure, schedule-driven environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 8 years of related experience, to include specific systems expertise. Prefer technical/professional certifications. Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty
• Must have 5 years of conducting or supporting jobsite and QA inspections, and safety reviews.
• Strong understanding of NAVSEA drawing interpretation, Navy Standard Items, NAVSEA Technical Manuals, and ability to implement Government/Ship’s Force-directed changes.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous aircraft carrier or fleet level operational experience.
• Strong communication skills who can work effectively with military and civilian teams.
• Familiarity with DOD, Navy, or government quality standards.
• Strong working knowledge of shipyard trades (hull, structural, welding, etc.)

Physical Requirements

Able to work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards,under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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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.

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.

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.

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