Engineering Technician 4

Engineering Technician 4

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States Date:
Aug 19, 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 Requirements:
Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required:

No
- Clearance Not Required to Start Salary Range: $82,000.00 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 Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency;

and quantitative judgments concerning technical data. Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis. This position is intended for the VCS Test Group within Department E25. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting integrated mechanical systems testing on Virginia Class Submarines, including system activation, lineup verification, operational checks, and performance validation under test conditions.

Responsibilities include diagnosing system level issues across pumps, valves, actuators, hydraulic components, seawater systems, chilled water systems, and auxiliary machinery by analyzing pressure, flow, vibration, noise, and equipment response data. The role requires identifying abnormal system behavior, isolating mechanical or functional discrepancies, validating system interfaces, and confirming correct operation within the full shipboard test environment. The incumbent will maintain configuration control during test evolutions, document test results and deficiencies, coordinate troubleshooting actions, and work with Engineering, Production, Planning, and technical vendors to resolve issues impacting system readiness.

Regular communication occurs with Navy test personnel and waterfront teams through email, phone, and in person meetings. Daily work includes utilizing Microsoft Office, Teamcenter, engineering databases, and Test Engineering documentation systems to support system testing, discrepancy tracking, and certification readiness.

Must Have Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications: NNS Apprentice School graduate Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience Nice to Have Knowledge Understanding of shipboard mechanical and auxiliary systems Familiarity with rotating equipment,…