X67 Sheet Metal​/Outfitting Inspector

X67 SHEET METAL/OUTFITTING INSPECTOR

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Aug 11, 2026

X67 NON-NUC INSP DP

Newport News Shipbuilding

Yes

Full-Time

1st

No relocation assistance available

No
- Not eligible for telework

Yes, 10-25% of the time

No
- Clearance Not Required to Start

$57,283.20 to $85,196.80

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.

• The selected candidate will be required to perform arrival condition, in-process and final product inspections as well as witness testing operations. Also responsible for ensuring that all requirements of drawings and procedures are met for specific processes (shipboard, shop, and warehouse). Assist with Quality Improvement Activities. Responsible for performing non-nuclear outfitting inspections on new and existing shipboard components/systems for aircraft carriers and submarines.

• Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs

• High School graduate or equivalent is preferred.
• The candidate must have good communication/writing skills and be able to read/comprehend ship construction drawings, procedures and methods.
• Previous experience in MIP/SHT and outfitting field is preferred.
• Ability to obtain security clearance is required.
• The position comes with the potential of travel.

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.

We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

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, or 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 those 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.