Engineering Technician
Job in
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23451, USA
Listed on 2026-09-02
Listing for:
HII
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 4
Location:
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Date:
Aug 25, 2026
Req
Team: E18 INTGRTD PLNG YD
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:
Yes - Interim Clearance Required To Start
Salary Range: $83,000.00 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.
Will be assigned to Engineering Field Office (E18) Norfolk. The position is for self-starters and self-motivated individuals needing minimum oversight with attention to following direction. Senior enlisted Submarine, military, government or technical background preferred. Experience in shipboard maintenance, shipyard/repair activity and/or fleet support. Proficiency in the latest version of Microsoft Suite particularly Excel, Word and Power Point is desired. Ability to work independently.
Leadership, communication, analytical, team building, collaboration, and flexibility skills required. Public speaking skills are necessary. Occasional travel to other Naval Shipyards will be required.
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
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
Knowledge
Extensive knowledge in specialized functions. A wide and comprehensive acquaintance with, and understanding of, both general and specific aspects of the job and their practical application to complex problems and situations ordinarily encountered.
Supervision
Minimal supervision. Work may be done without established procedures. May assist in orienting, training, assigning and checking the work of lower level employees. Often designated as lead worker.
Typical Duties and Tasks
Duties & tasks are varied and complex. Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of problems and issues.
Consequence of Errors
Errors are very difficult to detect and would normally require significant expenditures to resolve.
Contacts
Contacts are frequent with individuals representing outside organizations, and/or individuals of significant importance within the…
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