Engineer Electrical

Job Details

Req
Team: E83 RCT PLT PLG YD ENG
Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship

Required:

Yes
Full‑Time

Shift: 1st
Relocation assistance available
Telework:
Not eligible
Travel requirement:
Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance required:

No - Clearance Not Required to Start

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and 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 team ranges from skilled trades to engineers and software developers, grounded in 135 years of history and at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of powerful naval ships.

We’re looking for talented individuals to join us.

As an Electrical Engineer 3 within the Interior Communications group, you will research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks for in‑service aircraft carriers. You’ll serve as the subject‑matter expert on design, operation, and maintenance of assigned components and systems, providing technical direction to resolve fleet issues and lead design changes and modifications through all development stages, including requirements definition, design, qualification testing, and integration to address obsolescence.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;
• Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;
• Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

• Interior communications systems, networks and sensor experience;
• R&D knowledge of software, hardware, HMI;
• Environmental qualifications;
• Project management;
• Technical writing;
• Obsolescence management;

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.

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, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Phone: 1‑844‑849‑8463 (Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding)

Electrical Engineer – Interior Communications (Level
3) – Newport News, VA – Salary Range: $35,000 – $60,000 (US$)