Engineer Systems Test

Overview

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 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.

The Ship Test Manager (STM) serves as the E25 Program Manager for Submarine Fleet Support, covering Test, Work Control, Re-Entry Control (REC) and Ship Safety. The STM represents the Director of Test Engineering and works with the

Functional Area

Managers, Supervisors and CTE’s to ensure that all E25 contractual requirements are completed safely and accurately, as well as on‑time and on‑budget. This position requires significant project management experience and the ability to interface with multiple internal and external (government) customers and stakeholders. The role requires a working level knowledge of E25 products and procedures, including the tools used for management and reporting.

The STM position requires extended work hours and on‑demand weekend coverage during major key events.

• Serve as the single point of contact for internal (Project, Construction, Finance, Contracts, Engineering and Nuclear Test departments) and external (SOS, SUBLANT, NNRO, NAVSEA, SF) customers
• Manage the resolution of programmatic and technical problems
• Initiate, develop and execute test management plans and strategies
• Ensure consistency, continuity and work flow integration of all Test Engineering products
• Drive E25 financial performance as Cost Account Manager (CAM)
• Synchronize the department’s Labor Resource Management (LRM) forecast
• Manage charging efforts for the department, including Ticket/JO creation and dispute resolution
• Manage and report program performance metrics, including Test Progress Curves, Key Event Reports, Test Engineering Report/Highlights, test writing, test conduct and final test approvals and package completion, Test Status Data Base (TSDB), and Work Package checkpoints
• Manage the change order and scoping process for E25
• Review contracts and specifications for test requirements and produce divisional CDRL’s including completion letters
• Assist in the planning and execution of Sea Trials

• ABET Bachelor’s Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience
• Master’s Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience
• Ph.D. and 9 years of experience

Strong ability to train and mentor others.

• Proven leadership capability in a matrix organizational structure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management skills

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. Working at HII is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee…