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Req ID: 41665
Team: E11 SUBMARINE ENGINEERING - ADVANCED PROPULSION
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 Requirement:Yes 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required:Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start
Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were 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. Anchored in our rich 135-year history 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 Advanced Propulsion team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated leader to oversee the development and optimization of steam plant and reactor plant systems for the next generation of fast attack submarines including future VIRGINIA Class and SSNX. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and enhancement of systems improving performance cost and maintainability for what will become the Navys premier attack submarine platform.
As an engineering manager you will be responsible for technical oversight work management and leadership of an experienced and developing group of engineers. This position is a perfect blend of new design work and leadership development providing you with an opportunity to grow both professionally and personally. The successful candidate will have a well-established relationship with Electric Boat Naval Nuclear Laboratory and Naval Reactors or the ability to build one as collaboration on design products is vital to the roles success.
Join us in shaping the future of fast attack submarines and making a significant contribution to the Navys capabilities. If you are a highly skilled and motivated leader with a passion for engineering excellence we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Bachelors Degree and 6 years of progressive technical experience in research engineering and design; Masters Degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelors Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
The most successful candidate will have the following:
1. Specific knowledge of the design of VCS SEAWOLF and SSN 688 Class submarines and an understanding of how technical requirements vary between the different classes. Additional knowledge of CVN 68 and CVN 78 Class design is a plus.
2. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program operational and maintenance experience for either submarines or aircraft carriers.
3. Experience with or an understanding of the interdisciplinary interactions and program management necessary to successfully lead a new design program.
4. Strong communication skills both written and verbal to support the development andpresentation of technical reports and briefs to internal and external stakeholder leadership.
Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs 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 Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll 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 - its an opportunity to build a future. 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.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
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.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Full Time