TECHNICAL EDITOR AND WRITER 3 Job at HII in Newport News

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Team: E70 A1B PROPULSION PLANT PLANNING YARD; Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding; US Citizenship Required: Yes; Full‑Time; Shift: 1st; Relocation: No assistance; Telework: Not eligible; Travel: Yes, 10%‑25%; Clearance: Final clearance required to start.

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 only two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers, solution architects, technical subject‑matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our 135‑year history, we collaborate to stay 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

Writes, rewrites, and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences.

Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing production methods, and consulting technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.

Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts, and conducts quality reviews of all materials.

Responsible for the development and maintenance of component technical manuals for the hardware integration group in E70. Communicates regularly with NAVY, NNL, and engineers/designers across departments via email, phone, and in‑person meetings.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Paint Editor) and knowledgeable in Adobe Acrobat, Windows, and Internet Explorer/Edge. Performs verification and validation tasks of component technical manuals. AutoCAD experience is a plus but not required.

Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience, or Master’s Degree and 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• NNS Apprentice School graduate.
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate.
• Associate’s Degree or other formal 2‑year program plus 2 years of relevant exempt experience, or 4 years of relevant non‑exempt experience.
• Military Paygrade E‑5 or above military experience.
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military experience or other relevant exempt experience.
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military experience or other relevant non‑exempt experience.

Nice to Have

• Naval Nuclear Propulsion Experience.
• Familiarity with software troubleshooting.
• 5 or more years of experience researching, editing, writing, and developing technical manuals.
• Experience in Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML).
• AutoCAD Experience.

Why HII

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, 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 prioritizes people’s safety and well‑being. 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.

Our comprehensive benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, 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 division or work location.

EEO Statement

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, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

Location: Newport News, VA. Salary range: $70,000.00 – $110,000.00.