Engineering Technician

Full-time, 1st Shift. No relocation assistance. Telework not eligible. Travel required (10% - 25%). Final clearance required to start. US citizenship required.

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 CVN TV Systems Lead is a demanding position requiring in-depth technical knowledge, a solid grasp of the requirements of Networks, Video and Audio (digital and analog), RF Distribution and Fiber Optic Systems and extensive Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) electronics experience. The Lead must be able to effectively communicate with external customers including SUPSHIP, SPAWARS Atlantic, CAFSU, and Ship’s Force as well as coordinate with many different internal organizations to safely and successfully accomplish TV system testing on all CVN projects.

The CVN TV Systems Lead is responsible for leading a team of technicians to develop test procedures, groom/troubleshoot and test TV systems including TV Studio and Control Room, TV Distribution (RF and Network based), Shipboard Video Distribution System (SVDS), Shaft Alley and Propulsion Plant Monitoring, I-Stalker, Surveillance and Security, and ILARTS. The Lead will be responsible for the successful completion of testing in support of Propulsion Key Events, Crew Move Aboard and Flight Deck Certification.

Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or optical areas. Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems. Works from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions. Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format. Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions.

• Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience

• 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

• Position will have daily shipboard access.
• Should not have a fear of heights and be able to climb interior/exterior vertical ladders which span multiple decks.
• Should be able to work multiple shifts and weekends.
• Should be able to go to sea during Test Trials.
• The ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel is essential.

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology…