Mgr Test Engineering

Position: MGR TEST ENGINEERING 2
MGR TEST ENGINEERING 2

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date:
Feb 14, 2026

Req
Team: E25 TEST ENGINEERING
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:
Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required:

Yes - Interim 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.

The Role

Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment. Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices. Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed. Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements. Responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area.

This position is intended for the Fire Safety group in Department E25. The incumbent will be responsible for leading, managing, training, and working with his/her group of employees to ensure Fire Safety principals are carried out to ensure safety of the ship during repair. This position regularly communicates with Construction Project, SUPSHIPNN, Navy, Department Leads, and Engineering via email, phone, and in person meetings and utilizes Microsoft tools.

Must Have

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or the required certification and 6 years of relevant professional/exempt experience. Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. The required certifications must be Lead Test Engineer (LTE), Shift Test Engineer (STE), Ship Safety Officer (SSO). Inactivation Test Engineer (ITE) certification, or Shift Refueling Engineer (SRE).

Nice to Have

• Knowledge and understanding of 8010 Industrial Fire Safety Manual for Fire Prevention and Response.
• Aircraft carrier ship system knowledge and ship system interrelationship understanding.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally with both internal and external customers to include:
  Project Construction Management, Trades, Test Engineering, Engineering, SUPSHIPNN, and Ship's Force.
• Above average writing skills in support of preparation of Fire Safety procedures and processes.

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 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,…