Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available
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
The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for developing, testing, and qualifying critical electrical systems that ensure the reliability, efficiency, and safety of propulsion operations for SSNX. The incumbent will have a strong technical background in electrical engineering within naval propulsion systems, along with exceptional leadership and project management skills.
Oversee project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet project milestones and ensure timely delivery within budget constraints.
Coordinate closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineering, systems engineering, and project management, to align engineering efforts across SSNX's propulsion systems.
Manage task workload, Training with Purpose (TWP), and track critical skills required for team success.
Provide technical direction for the design, integration, and qualification of electrical systems within the SSNX propulsion plant.
Review and approve engineering analyses, design documentation, and test results to ensure systems meet operational and safety standards.
Oversee troubleshooting, risk assessment, and resolution of technical issues related to electrical components and systems.
Serve as the primary point of contact for electrical engineering within the propulsion plant scope of the SSNX program, liaising with program managers, senior leadership, and other key stakeholders.
Lead technical discussions and participate in program reviews, highlighting the team's contributions and addressing any concerns related to propulsion plant electrical engineering.
Develop and manage the team's budget, including projections for resource needs, material costs, and other expenditures.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement process improvements that increase operational efficiency.
Oversee procurement and material tracking, ensuring all required equipment and materials are available for successful project execution.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the team's productivity, reduce costs, and improve the quality and reliability of electrical engineering solutions.
Track and manage operational availability (Ao) metrics and system readiness for propulsion plant components.
Work collaboratively with other departments to optimize system availability and minimize downtime.
Assess and address team skills and training requirements, ensuring alignment with project needs and organizational goals.
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.
Security Clearance required to start
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.
