Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII · 12 hours ago
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 3
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, specializing in the design and construction of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The Engineering Technician 3 role involves providing technical support to engineers, assisting with engineering analyses, and reviewing technical documentation, while offering hands-on exposure to naval engineering design and construction support.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Provide engineering support for auxiliary machinery and components currently under new construction and in naval service
Assist with first principle engineering analyses, calculations, and technical evaluations under supervision
Review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation for accuracy and compliance
Support Construction and in service Engineering activities, including issue resolution and design support
Assist in interactions with vendors and suppliers, including review and coordination of Vendor Information Requests (VIRs)
Support technical review and resolution of vendor nonconformance’s, deviations, and corrective action proposals under the direction of senior engineers
Learn and apply applicable Naval and shipyard standards, specifications, procedures, and quality requirements
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Associate's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience
One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications: NNS Apprentice School graduate, Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate, High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience, High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
Preferred
Strong Verbal Communication and writing skills
Ability to work effectively in a team-based process-driven engineering environment
Ability to be self-motivated and take work ownership
Ability to learn and follow quality and procedural processes
Strong foundational understanding of engineering fundamentals (e.g. Statics, Dynamics, materials, as applicable)
Ability to perform basic calculations and technical evaluations
Benefits
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
Company
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
For 137 years, the ships built at Newport News Shipbuilding, like the American shipbuilders who built them, have served our nation in peace and war, in times of adversity and in times of abundance.