Engineering Technician

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

At HII, we are committed to strengthening and sustaining the readiness of the U.S. Navy every day. Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is pleased to offer a new opportunity to join our expanding team.

We are seeking a Steam and Electric Plant Engineering Technician to support the A4W Aircraft Carrier Overhaul Program. In this role, you will apply Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) and Tag‑out User’s Manual (TUM) requirements to system maintenance and testing throughout a depot‑level maintenance period within the E84 SEP Test Engineering Department for a nuclear‑powered vessel.

Salary Range: $46,282.00 - $56,264.00. Required Travel: 0–10%.

Employment Type:

Full Time / Hourly / Non‑Exempt. Security Clearance:
Secret. Experience Level: Mid.

• 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.

• Associates Degree or other 2‑year technical degree in related discipline and 1 year of related experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years related (DoD/USN) experience.
• Candidate must have experience with Navy Work Authorization Forms (WAF’s) and tag‑outs using the electronic Shift Operating Management System (eSOMS) or E‑Tagout.
• Candidate must have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and test procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Candidate must be a US citizen.

• Experience in applying the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM)/Tag‑out User’s Manual (TUM) requirements to systems maintenance and testing in a depot level maintenance period is preferred.
• Previous experience supporting Steam and Electric Plant testing or operations.

Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the job. A waterfront office work environment is normally encountered.

HII offers competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs;
Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus or other non‑recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions.