HII · 23 hours ago
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 3
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHII's Newport News Shipbuilding is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, focusing on the design and construction of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The Engineering Technician 3 role provides technical support to engineers, assisting with engineering analyses, documentation, and vendor coordination in a fast-paced environment.
Health CarePublic Safety
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks
Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes
Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics)
Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data
Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports
May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis
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
HII
HII is committed to delivering capabilities of exceptional quality and safety to our customers, and to the safety, health and welfare.
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