Engineer Systems 3

Position: ENGINEER SYSTEMS 3
ENGINEER SYSTEMS 3

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date:
Jul 28, 2026

Req
Team: E35 SUBMARINE ENGINEERING - ADVANCED CAPABILITIES
Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st
Relocation:
Relocation assistance will be 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: $99,000.00 to $

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

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

• Interested in solving challenging problems

• Comfortable researching and developing solutions and methodology in new areas (with limited previous exposure)

• Appreciates learning new skills and investigating innovative processes

• Self-starter, proficient communicator, and active listener

• Persistent in the pursuit of achieving successful results

• Active contributor - facilitating larger system outlook and solutions

• Contributes to a methodical problem solving approach
Should be able to collaborate and perform within a cross-functional team. This position will regularly work and communicate with other Engineers/Designers across Departments via email, phone, and in person meetings.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;
Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

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

Nice to Have

• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) / Digital Engineering (DE)

• SysML modeling, CAMEO applications, or other MBSE modeling software

• Requirements Development and Management
Required experience working within a team, collecting and organizing multiple contributions. Significant interest in learning from others.

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…