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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 4

Location:

Santa Rita, Guam, United States

Date: May 8, 2025

Req ID: 41620

Team: E18 INTGRTD PLNG YD

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 Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: Yes - Interim Clearance 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

Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Performs 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. Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.

Minimal supervision. Work may be done without established procedures. May assist in orienting, training, assigning and checking the work of lower level employees. Often designated as lead worker.

Duties & tasks are varied and complex. Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of problems and issues. Errors are very difficult to detect and would normally require significant expenditures to resolve.

Contacts are frequent with individuals representing outside organizations, and/or individuals of significant importance within the company. Contacts involve planning and preparation of the communications, require skill, tact, persuasion and/or negotiation to accomplish the objectives of the communication.

Will be assigned to Engineering Field Office (E94) Guam. This is an entry level position with expeditious growth potential upon demonstration of dependability, knowledge and performance. The position is for self-starters and self-motivated individuals needing minimum oversight with attention to following direction. Senior enlisted Submarine, military, government or technical background preferred. Experience in shipboard maintenance, shipyard/repair activity and/or fleet support. Proficiency in the latest version of Microsoft Suite particularly Excel, Word and Power Point is desired. Ability to work independently. Leadership, communication, analytical, team building, collaboration, and flexibility skills required. Public speaking skills are necessary. Occasional travel to Newport News, Virginia and other Naval Shipyards will be required.

Must Have

Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

+ NNS Apprentice School graduate

+ Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate

+ High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

+ High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

Nice to Have

+ Self-starters and self-motivated individuals needing minimum oversight with attention to following direction.

+ Senior enlisted Submarine, military, government or technical background preferred.

+ Experience in shipboard maintenance, shipyard/repair activity and/or fleet support.

+ Proficiency in the latest version of Microsoft Suite particularly Excel, Word and Power Point is desired.

+ Ability to work independently. Leadership, communication, analytical, team building, collaboration, and flexibility skills needed.

+ Public speaking skills are necessary.

+ Occasional travel to Newport News, Virginia and other Naval Shipyards may be needed

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 [email protected] 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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