Designer 1

Newport News, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Req ID: 43764
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:

Newport News Shipbuilding a division of HII is seeking motivated Designer 1 candidates to join our growing team. Designers play a key role in supporting the development and production of the worlds most advanced ships for the U.S. Navy. Candidates should have a desire to work with 3D models and a good understanding of the 3D model environment. Mentoring and training will be provided to help develop your design and technical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Utilize 3D tools to create detailed models and apply product model information such as dimensions and annotations for manufacturing trades.

Create update and maintain 3D models for ship systems structures and components using CAD software (such as Siemens NX AutoCAD or CATIA).

Interpret engineering sketches specifications and technical data to produce accurate design deliverables.

Assist with design changes revisions and redlines based on engineering and production feedback.

Support the development of detailed arrangements fabrication and installation drawings.

Ensure all designs comply with NNS design standards shipyard procedures and applicable Navy and regulatory requirements.

Participate in design reviews and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Maintain proper configuration control of all design documentation.

Learn and apply shipbuilding terminology design standards and modeling practices.

Physical/Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a design office or lab environment with occasional field visits to shipyard or production areas.

Must be able to wear appropriate PPE and adhere to all safety requirements when in production zones.

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 0 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:

Basic computer skills and experience using computer-based software

Good communication and teamwork skills

Willingness to learn and work collaboratively in a team environment

Ability to read and interpret written instructions drawings processes and procedures

Completion of a certificate or course in AutoCAD Inventor NX or similar 2D/3D design software

Willing and able to visit waterfront shops and access ships under construction

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

Autocad or 3D classes preferred.

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: 43764Team: 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...