Engineer Metrology

Team: O68 METROLOGY SOLUTIONS

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: $56,000.00 to $71,000.00

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

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.

Develops and evaluates metrology calibration systems that measure characteristics of objects. Identifies magnitude of error sources contributing to uncertainty of results to determine reliability of measurement process in quantitative terms. Develops calibration methods and techniques based on principles of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems and accuracy and precision requirements.

Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience.

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

Mechanical engineer degrees and BS in Mathematics or Physics will be considered.

• Experience thru education or real-life application designing and implementing metrology solutions that address manufacturing quality and schedule challenges.
• Proficiency with industry leading metrology hardware and software–have the ability to select, configure, and apply industry-standard tools (e.g., CMMs, laser trackers, vision systems, statistical process control software) to real-world shipbuilding problems. (E.g. software would be Spatial Analyzer, Poly Works, Verisurf, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills–capable of interpreting complex data, diagnosing measurement issues, and developing corrective actions that improve process capability.
• Effective communication and teamwork–clear, concise communicator who collaborates well across engineering, production, and can convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Continuous learning is a valued asset

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 training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits…