Engineer Project

Position: ENGINEER PROJECT 5
ENGINEER PROJECT 5

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date:
Feb 3, 2026

Req
Team: E86 NUC PRP-CNS&PRC ENG
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 Requirement:
No

Clearance Required:

No - Clearance Not 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.

The Role

Researches, develops, designs, and/or tests components, equipment, systems, and networks in one or more engineering disciplines. May design equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. Applies engineering principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing. Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype.

Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Researches, develops, designs, and/or tests components, equipment, systems, and networks in one or more engineering disciplines. May design equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. Applies engineering principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing. Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype.

Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
E86 CVN Nuclear Propulsion - Construction and Process Engineering is in need of a Project Engineer
5. Specific Areas of Responsibility are:

• Serve as the lead with respect to identifying and implementing design/producibility/build strategy improvements/modifications for CVN 80 and follow ships to reduce costs and improve the construction/test schedule.

• Provide oversight/guidance on significant issues associated with material, design, fabrication, vendor compliance, etc. that are impacting the Propulsion Plant critical path schedule

• Serve as the SME on specifications, processes, and controls used in the construction and testing of the CVN 78 Class Propulsion Plant.

• Represent E86 at Program Reviews, construction management meetings, etc. as needed to provide updates on issues impacting the Propulsion Plant.

• Serve as the E86 lead for the Division of Responsibility (DOR) document and transitioning traditional Shipbuilder activities from the PPPY to E86.

• Serve as the E86 representative on the CVN 78 Class Technical Review Board (TRB).

• Ensure lessons learned are shared among similar platforms. Lead department wide improvement initiatives wrt technical products and TWDs.

• Special projects.

Must Have

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.

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

• Experience working independently at a high level while having…