ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 4 in Newport News Job at Energy Jobline ZR in Newport New

Job Description: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 4

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Oct 21, 2025

Req ID: 42971

Team: E86 NUC PRP-CNS PRC ENG

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Employment Type: Full‑Time, Shift 1st, Relocation: No relocation assistance available, Telework Opportunity: Not eligible, Travel Requirement: No, Clearance Required: Yes - Final Clearance Required to Start

Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. It is 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 ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers, software developers, architects and system users, collaborating at the forefront of technology and integration of the most powerful naval ships in the world.

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 areas such as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data. Uses a personal computer to analyze and develop documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.

Additional Responsibilities: Senior VCS Material History Specialist

This position is for a Senior VCS Material History Specialist in the E86 Propulsion Plant Material History Group. The selected individual will be responsible for maintaining and reviewing material history records for propulsion plant components on Virginia Class Submarines. These records contain data and information related to the material condition and operational history of individual components (e.g., corrective maintenance, replacements, modifications, alterations, etc.).

Must Have

• Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent to an Associate's Degree: NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Equivalent to an Associate's Degree: 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

• Familiarity with components and systems installed in reactor plant, steam plant, or electric plant on board nuclear‑powered carriers or submarines
• Familiarity with shipyard construction and testing operations, technical work documents used by NNS engineering organizations, and NNS departments responsible for planning, engineering, and executing propulsion plant work
• Previous experience as a nuclear craftsman or apprentice or mechanical or electrical operator (e.g., E6 or above)
• Experience communicating with the U.S. Navy Chain of Command

Why HII

HII builds the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts, and business professionals. We are recognized as one of America's top large companies and are a values and ethics‑driven organization that puts people's safety and well‑being first. We offer competitive benefits, educational and training programs, and opportunities for continual career growth.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to jobs@hil.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Additionally, you may call 1-844-849-8463 and press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. U.S. citizenship may be required for certain positions.