Overview
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Req ID: 42670
Team: E37 WELDING AND NDT ENGINEERING
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Employment type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
About HII – Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees, Newport News Shipbuilding 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. We collaborate at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.
The Role
Develops, analyzes, researches, and designs welding techniques, procedures, and applications. Uses engineering principles to manipulate materials for fabrication and assembly processes. Prepares technical documentation to implement waterfront welding processes including specifications, analyses, standards, and restrictions. Creates new or modifies current welding methods, techniques, and procedures to substantiate welding theories.
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).
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts, and business professionals. We are a values- and ethics-driven organization that prioritizes safety and well-being, offers competitive benefits, and supports career growth through education and training programs.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, on-site health centers, telemedicine, wellness resources, savings plans (401K), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and education scholarships. Some benefits may vary by division or location.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email buildyourcareer@hii-co.com with your request and contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. For assistance, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 and press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.