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MGR ENGINEERING 2

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Oct 22, 2025

Req ID: 43686

Team: E46 SHIP SURVABLTY

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- Final 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

This leadership position is in the Vulnerability and Recoverability group in Department E46, Ship Survivability. The selected individual will be responsible for leading a team of engineers, designers, and technicians to support both aircraft carrier new construction and lifecycle support as well as SSN(X) concept development. Products include drawings, Inspection Reports, Vendor Information Requests, Total Ship Survivability Trial (TSST) support, white papers, reports, and waterfront support. Leadership responsibilities include project management, budgeting, Labor Resource Management, technical analysis review/concurrence, deviation resolution, and technical oversite.

Prospective candidates should be able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings both verbally and in writing. This position requires regular communication with various NNS departments and with various external Government and Navy customers. Waterfront support and engagement is essential to the success of this team. Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills as well as the ability to work independently are required.

Security is extremely important element of this position. The successful candidate will be required to obtain a top secret level clearance and demonstrate a complete knowledge of our NNS security procedures and the OPNAVINST’s contained within applicable contracts.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design; Master's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience.

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

Nice to Have

Prospective candidates should possess the following skills and/or the passion to learn and grow with the team:

• Strong background and knowledge of Survivability, Vulnerability systems, and Recoverability requirements for aircraft carriers and submarines

• Knowledge of ship structural design, materials and welding

• Knowledge or experience of distributive systems (vital and non-vital) and their importance to survivability

• Knowledge of damage control, firefighting, navy policy

• Experience with product model and digital work packages

• Knowledge or experience with FEA

• Knowledge or experience with weapons effects

• Knowledge of classification and security requirements

• Prior submarine and/or carrier experience a plus

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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