Electrical Engineer Intern - SkillBridge

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER SKILLBRIDGE INTERN (PLANT OPERATIONS)

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Full‑time.

Shift: 1st. Relocation:
No relocation assistance available. Virtual/Telework:
No. Travel:
No.

Clearance required:

No.

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.

This is an UNPAID internship through the Hire Vets Now (HVN) Skill Bridge Program for transitioning active‑dutied US military personnel. HVN Skill Bridge Internships help transitioning active‑duty military personnel gain real‑world experience during their final 180 days of active‑duty service. Interns will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and senior company leadership. The internship focuses on roles that align with the candidate’s current or previous military experience and could transition into a full‑time permanent position with Newport News Shipbuilding.

• Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.
• Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

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

Active‑Duty Military ONLY within the final 180 days of active‑duty service. Transitioning Military candidates can begin applying within the final 12 months of military service.

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts, and business administration professionals.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
• On‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, and wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401(k)), and financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

Additionally, you may also call for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.