Designer 3

Newport News, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 28-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Req ID: 43769
Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN
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: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

The Role:

The Designer Level 3 role is an experienced technical position responsible for the design development and integration of complex ship systems components and arrangements. Level 3 Designers work independently or as project leads applying advanced design principles and shipbuilding knowledge to support major programs and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop modify and manage 3D CAD models for ship structures systems and equipment installations using Siemens NX AutoCAD or CATIA.

Perform design integration and interference checks between multiple ship systems and disciplines to ensure proper fit and function.

Generate and review detailed arrangement fabrication and installation drawings in accordance with Navy and company standards.

Interpret engineering data specifications and calculations to create manufacture designs that meet functional and safety requirements.

Provide technical leadership to Level 1 and 2 Designers ensuring consistency accuracy and adherence to design standards.

Participate in and often lead design and production readiness reviews supporting cross-discipline collaboration.

Coordinate with engineering planning procurement and production to resolve complex design and construction issues.

Solve complex issues while meeting system and overall ship requirements

Translate operational capabilities and technology selections into workable design requirements

Implement design changes and manage revisions through configuration and document control processes.

Apply knowledge of materials manufacturing methods and shipyard processes to optimize design efficiency and reduce production cost.

Physical/Work Environment:

Work is primarily performed in an office or design lab environment with periodic visits to production areas and ships under construction.

Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when in industrial area

Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as CAD CAM NX or CATIA. Gathers information makes studies computes calculations and prepares original rough layouts sketches to present design proposal. Coordinates design criteria with engineering manufacturing tooling material and planning group such as ease of manufacture availability of materials and contractual specifications. Exclude classifications in which incumbents predominantly perform drafting assignments.

Must Have

Associates Degree and 3 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associates 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

Nice to Have

Nice to have:

Experience in naval or marine ship design particularly in structural mechanical piping or electrical systems.

Familiarity with ANSI ASME MIL-SPEC and NAVSEA standards.

Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and model-based design environments.

Proven track record in mentoring junior team members and leading small project teams.

Knowledge in Cable or pipe routing Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) or Weld applications

Strong computer skills/experience using computer based software

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience in reading and interpreting written instructions drawings tech manuals or other technical documents and following processes and procedures

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: 43769Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGNEntity: Newport News ShipbuildingUS Citizenship Required for this Position:YesFull-TimeShift: 1stRelocation: No relocation assistance availableVirtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for teleworkTravel Requirement:Yes 10%-25% of the timeClearance Require...