ENGINEER LEAD TEST 4
Location:
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Date: Oct 17, 2025
Req ID: 43623
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 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
About the Role
The Engineer Lead Test will work directly with others and the ability to interface intelligently with trades, management and the customer. Technical submittals of design proposals, engineering calculations and analyses, drawing reviews, presentations, operating instructions, test procedures, maintenance procedures, work deferral requests, departure from specification requests, etc. will be required. This position may require combined work with other internal/external design and/or test engineering personnel, including NAVSEA, Naval shipyards, General Dynamics-Electric Boat, vendors, etc.
Key Responsibilities
-Candidate will work on shipboard systems aboard Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carriers or Submarines while undergoing construction/repair
-Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems.
-Interface with NAVSEA, Electric Boat, and internal departments to coordinate design and testing activities and resolve technical issues.
-Prepare and present technical reports, analyses, and recommendations to management and external customers.
-The Candidate will track overall test progress, troubleshoot and resolve major shipboard technical issues and make recommendations to the department manager as required
-Desire to support Sea Trials, testing the ship's mechanical, electrical, and combat systems at sea
-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
-Good leadership skills and project management experience (test coordination, resource planning, budgeting and test scheduling)
Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints. Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems. Coordinates integrated testing activities. Reviews and evaluates test requirements to insure completeness of test program. Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.
Must Have
Lead Test Engineer (LTE) or Ship Safety Officer (SSO) or Watch Supervisor or Watch Officer Certification or Trade REC Coordinator (TRC) and Trade REC Oversight Agent (TROA) Certification and 6 years of relevant professional/exempt experience.
Nice to Have
Nice to have:
-Candidate should ideally have a working knowledge of shipyard operations, including component fabrication and assembly and final outfitting
-Ability to interpret and review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with trades, management, and government customers.
-Experience as Assistant CTE on Submarine Non-Propulsion Electronics (NPE).
-Strong problem-solving, leadership, and mentoring skills with the ability to manage small project teams.
-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?
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.
