ENGINEER SYSTEMS TEST 4

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Apr 17, 2024

Req ID: 37275

Team: E25 TEST ENGINEERING

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: Relocation assistance will be 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 Engineer Systems/Lead Test 4 is a direct report to the Manager 3, Electronics Test AOR within E25 Test Engineering Division.

Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints. Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems. Coordinates integrated testing activities. Reviews and evaluates test requirements to insure completeness of test program. Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.

1) Work is performed under manager direction toward long and short-range objectives:

• Works with management to determine and/or establish long-range objectives.

• Develops reports summarizing project/program results (interim and final) as assigned

• Makes technical presentations to management and/or customers as assigned

2) Department lead for Land Based Test Facility:

• Owns and executes the Engineering Process Agreement 01 procedure (attachment 7 for VASCIC)

• Develops and manages VASCIC lab space plan that supports single and multiple hulls for Test Department initiatives.

• Evaluate and/or prepare test program schedules and procedures as necessary to support ship.

• Successful integration of the test program with production activities.

• Evaluates work in progress to ensure schedule requirements are met with respect to Test Engineering.

3) Department lead for non hull specific corporate and sector related projects

• Typically the E25 Electronics Test AOR technical procedure review lead

• Works as a member of a project team(s) to provide Test Engineering expertise.

• Responsible for making decisions or providing recommendations to achieve major project/program objectives.

• Performs research and analytical tasks on assigned projects.

• Generally represents the department as the primary engineering point of contact on advanced projects and/or programs.

• Works directly with VASCIC lab manager developing short and long range strategies in lab usage as they pertain to Test Department

interests.

• Technical expertise lends weight to management decisions.

4) Supports boat leads in specific hull initiatives when necessary.

Must Have

An ABET Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;

Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience;

Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.

Nice to Have

CVN Engineer Lead Test qualification preferred for Surge/Bench capability and start-up of downstream initial CVNs

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.

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