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O41 ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 4/CONTROLS ENGINEER

HII • Newport News, VA • 1h ago

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Mar 12, 2026

Req ID: 45846

Team: O48 CRANE ENGR&QLTY

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: No

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

This position provides engineering cognizance and technical support for NNS low voltage electrical and controls systems. The O41 Controls Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the controls systems and software for complex equipment and machinery, utility infrastructure, building operating systems, and submarine delivery/transportation systems.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within assigned system(s)

Provide technical direction to maintenance personnel and controls technician team to support routine and non-routine equipment repair work

Maintain configuration control of PLC programs for NNS systems and equipment

Produce and/or oversee the development of technical documentation that govern the system design, configuration, and operation of NNS controls systems

Participate in project design and implementation process for system related projects

Develop a long-range strategic plan for controls improvements for assigned systems and equipment

Develop and maintain critical system metrics

Develop and maintain technical training for junior engineers and controls technicians

Oversee project/system testing to ensure system meets technical requirements and operates at peak performance

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 9 years of relevant exempt experience;

Master's Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience;

Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.

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

Nice to Have

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or Mechatronics is preferred

Knowledge and experience with:

PLC programming and logic development (various programming languages)

Robotics/machine automation

Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)

Network Communication Protocols

Relay interfaces

Technical aptitude and understanding of both electrical and mechanical components and how they work together as a system

Development and/or interpretation of electrical, mechanical and controls schematics

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.

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