ENGINEER 2

Location:

New London, Connecticut, United States

Date: Dec 12, 2025

Req ID: 44311

Team: X83 GRTN NSSN DS/BLD

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $93,990.00 to $96,668.00

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

The primary focus areas will be Engineering and Quality for the Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) Department X83 Design/Build/Sustain (DBS) Field Office at Electric Boat (EB). X83 offices are located in Groton/New London, CT and at EB's Quonset Point manufacturing facility in North Kingstown, RI. As members of the DBS team, we are fully engaged in all aspects of the Virginia Class Submarine (VCS) and COLUMBIA Class (CLB) programs. We provide the up-front view of issues and devote our resources to ensure the success of NNS by transferring learning and excellence through our deliverables. Our on-site presence develops working relationships critical to the success of the VCS and CLB programs. Our efforts have resulted in enhanced communications, fewer discrepancies, less construction downtime, a better product, and lower costs.

Current support functions include systemic problem resolutions and Engineering issues, technology insertion efforts, design review for NNS manufacturing, drawing review, Engineering Report management, resolution of programmatic issues, Nuclear construction Engineering support, Risk Management, Lessons Learned for all follow ships, certification support, Subsea & Seabed Warfare Design Build Sustain, Digital (Teamcenter) Design Review, and Shipchecks at EB's CT and RI locations. This position coordinates efforts for design disclosures, Engineering evaluations, engine room, quality issues, module deliveries, program initiatives, etc.

This position will regularly interface with NNS home departments, EB, and Government counterparts.

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

Preferred Candidates will have experience in Quality escape resolution processes established in the Virginia Class Submarine program and experience conducting shipchecks.

Candidate must be capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances in the industrial or shipboard environment.

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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