Designer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

Position: DESIGNER 3
DESIGNER 3

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date:
Jul 14, 2026

Req
Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN
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 Requirements:
Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required:

No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $70,000.00 to $88,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

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.

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

The Designer Level 3 role is an experienced technical position responsible for the design, development, and integration of complex ship systems, components, and arrangements. Level 3 Designers work independently or as project leads, applying advanced design principles and shipbuilding knowledge to support major programs and initiatives.

Designers at this level are expected to lead design efforts within their discipline, serve as key liaisons between engineering, manufacturing, and planning teams to ensure accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with all technical and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, modify, and manage 3D CAD models for ship structures, systems, and equipment installations using Siemens NX, AutoCAD, or CATIA.

• Perform design integration and interference checks between multiple ship systems and disciplines to ensure proper fit and function.

• Generate and review detailed arrangement, fabrication, and installation drawings in accordance with Navy and company standards.

• Interpret engineering data, specifications, and calculations to create manufacture designs that meet functional and safety requirements.

• Provide technical leadership to Level 1 and 2 Designers, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to design standards.

• Participate in and often lead design and production readiness reviews, supporting cross-discipline collaboration.

• Coordinate with engineering, planning, procurement, and production to resolve complex design and construction issues.

• Solve complex issues while meeting system and overall ship requirements

• Translate operational capabilities and technology selections into workable design requirements

• Implement design changes and manage revisions through configuration and document control processes.

• Apply knowledge of materials, manufacturing methods, and shipyard processes to optimize design efficiency and reduce production cost.

• Physical/Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed in an office or design lab environment with periodic visits to production areas and ships under construction.

Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when in industrial area

Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM, NX, or CATIA. Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal. Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture,…