Engineering Technician

Overview

Req  
• Team: E18 INTGRTD PLNG YD
• Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding
• US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes
• Full-Time
• Shift: 1st
• Relocation:
No relocation assistance available
• Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No - Not eligible for telework
• Travel Requirements:
Yes, 10%-25% of the time
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Clearance Required:

Yes - Interim Clearance Required To Start

• 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.
• Will be assigned to Engineering Field Office (E94) Guam. This is an entry level position with expeditious growth potential upon demonstration of dependability, knowledge and performance. The position is for self-starters and self-motivated individuals needing minimum oversight with attention to following direction. Senior enlisted Submarine, military, government or technical background preferred. Experience in shipboard maintenance, shipyard/repair activity and/or fleet support. Proficiency in the latest version of Microsoft Suite particularly Excel, Word and Power Point is desired.
  
  Ability to work independently. Leadership, communication, analytical, team building, collaboration, and flexibility skills required. Public speaking skills are necessary. Occasional travel to Newport News, Virginia and other Naval Shipyards will be required.

• Must Have:
  Associate's Degree and 6 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

Extensive knowledge in specialized functions. A wide and comprehensive acquaintance with, and understanding of, both general and specific aspects of the job and their practical application to complex problems and situations ordinarily encountered. Minimal supervision. Work may be done without established procedures. May assist in orienting, training, assigning and checking the work of lower level employees. Often designated as lead worker.

Duties & tasks are varied and complex. Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of problems and issues. Errors are very difficult to detect and would normally require significant expenditures to resolve. Contacts are frequent with individuals representing outside organizations, and/or individuals of significant importance within the company. Contacts involve planning and preparation of the communications, require skill, tact, persuasion and/or negotiation to accomplish the objectives of the communication.

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.

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