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Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII

DECK ELECTRICIAN ENTRY LEVEL - FOR 2026 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ORGRADUATES - SIGN-O

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600

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DECK ELECTRICIAN ENTRY LEVEL - FOR 2026 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OR GRADUATES - SIGN-ON BONUS Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is hiring entry‑level deck electricians for recent or upcoming 2026 high school graduates. A $500 sign‑on bonus and an additional $500 relocation bonus (for hires living 50+ miles from Newport News, VA) are available.

Job Details

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

Team: X31 Electrical

Full‑time

Shift: Multiple

Relocation assistance available

Telework: Not eligible

Travel: No

Clearance: Not required to start

US citizenship required

Role Overview Deck electricians install, repair, overhaul, and test electrical systems on aircraft carriers and submarines. Duties include reading complex schematics, installing lighting, receptacles, wire‑way racks, and electronic controls, performing preventative maintenance, rebuilding equipment, and welding of studs.

Work may occur in extreme weather, at heights on scaffolding or ladders, and in confined spaces such as tanks or voids. Strong focus on safety, precision, and physical agility is essential.

X31 Electrician Trade Video:

https://youtu.be/l3tLf5_s4kw?si=2-C3GQHIehmePXS

Must Have

18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Willing to undergo background investigation and drug screen

Pass physical agility test and lift at least 40 lbs

Perform kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, climb, and overhead work

Work daily outdoors year‑round in all weather

Work at extreme heights and in small, tight, confined spaces

Work overtime as needed and be willing to work any shift

Maintain clean shaven appearance to wear respirator

Nice to Have

High school graduate or equivalent

Benefits Competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits with on‑site health center, 401(k) company match, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, early childhood and post‑secondary scholarships, and more.

EEO Statement 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, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Assistance If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, email buildyourcareer@hii-co.com or call 1‑844‑849‑8463, press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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