ENGINEER PROJECT 5/SYSTEMS ENGINEER Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Oct 25, 2024 Req ID: 39276 Team: O03 SUBSAFE PROGRAM 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: 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** Researches, develops, designs, and/or tests components, equipment, systems, and networks in one or more engineering disciplines. May design equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. Applies engineering principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing. Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines. This position if for a Project Engineer 5 to head a Special Emphasis Programs (SEP) (SUBSAFE/FBW/DSS-SOC) certification team for Certifying VCS New Construction, Columbia New Construction, VCS PSA, Sub Fleet Support and AIT availabilities. Additionally, when not in a certification event or Certification Audit, to assist with all manner of SEP technical issues, challenges and Continuous improvement. Professional Engineer in any engineering discipline with an significant understanding of SEP. Understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in their designated field. General knowledge of other related disciplines. **Must Have** Bachelor’s Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience Master’s Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 9 years of experience. Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program. **Nice to Have** Significant understanding of the SEP certification processes to include requirements of all there SEP areas with the ability to drive the SEP certification process to completion for NNS. Works fully independently with support from O03 team. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts to include senior levels of SOSNN and NAVSEA. Represents the NNS and O03 organization in providing all the required actions in support of SUBMARINE SEP certification actions. Ability to obtain a DoD Clearance. **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.** Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. 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. ​