Spring 2026 Co-OpWork

Newport News, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Req ID: 42717
Team: K21 TALENT ACQUISITION
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Part-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement:No

Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not 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 Role

Newport News Shipbuilding provides students the opportunity to gain real life work experience and the potential to earn full-time employment as an Engineering Co-op. Assignments are based on a candidates goals and the Companys needs. Responsibilities and training will involve assisting professional engineers and project managers with design and analysis based on current project -ops could find themselves working in the Submarine Aircraft Carrier Nuclear or Operations divisions. Candidates are expected to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to accept various work assignments. Some engineering positions may require the ability to physically access a wide variety of work sites including those aboard ships under various stages of construction or overhaul including the use of vertical and inclined ladders and may involve limited kneeling stooping standing etc.

Must Have

This position requires a commitment to work up to 20 hours a week.

Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to apply:

U.S. Citizen
Must be a full time student enrolled in a4-year college/university.
Must have completed freshman year.
Engineering majors must be ABET accredited.
Cumulative GPA of2.5 or greater.
Unofficial transcripts are required when applying. Failure to upload transcripts at time of application will result in automatic disqualification.

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.

Do You Need Assistance
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.

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Req ID: 42717Team: K21 TALENT ACQUISITIONEntity: Newport News ShipbuildingUS Citizenship Required for this Position:YesPart-TimeShift: 1stRelocation: No relocation assistance availableVirtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for teleworkTravel Requirement:NoClearance Required:No - Clearance ...