Carrier Weapons​/Ssds Eng Tech

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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 Requirement:
Yes, up to 10% 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.

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.

The NATO Sea Sparrow Surface Missile System/ Rolling Airframe Missile (NSSMS/RAM) Lead is a demanding position requiring in-depth technical knowledge, a solid grasp of the requirements of Electronic Navigation (GFE systems) and Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) electronics experience. The Lead must be able to effectively communicate with external customers including SUPSHIP, NAVSEA and Ship’s Force as well as coordinate with many different internal organizations to safely and successfully accomplish NSSMS/RAM testing on all CVN projects.

The NSSMS/RAM Lead is responsible for leading a team of technicians to develop test procedures, groom/troubleshoot and test the NATO display consoles, MK 9 Tracker Illuminator System, MK 29 Guided Missile Launching System and the RAM MK 201 Launcher Servo Control and MK 144 Guided Missile Launcher. Experience with UNIX/LINUX a plus. The NSSMS Lead must have strong understanding of technologies currently employed on CVNs in the Fleet.

In addition, the NSSMS/RAM Lead will be responsible for the successful completion of testing in support of Combat Systems Trial Rehearsal (CSTR) and Sea Trials.

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:

• 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

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…