Designer 2

Newport News, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 28-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Req ID: 43768
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:

Candidates should have a desire to work with 3D models and a strong understanding of the 3D model environment. Designers will be expected to utilize 3D tools to create models and apply product model information such as dimensions and annotations for manufacturing trades

Key Responsibilities:

Create revise and manage 3D CAD models for ship structures systems and components using tools such as Siemens NX AutoCAD or CATIA.

Translate engineering sketches requirements and calculations into accurate design documentation.

Perform design checks and drawing reviews to ensure adherence to NNS standards quality requirements and Navy specifications.

Prepare arrangement drawings fabrication drawings installation layouts and interface models.

Support change control by incorporating redlines engineering changes and field revisions.

Coordinate with engineering manufacturing and planning to resolve design issues and optimize build processes.

Ensure design data integrity and compliance with configuration management procedures. Participate in design and production readiness reviews.

Apply knowledge of materials fabrication methods and shipyard processes to improve design efficiency and manufacturability.

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 1 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 with ship design or marine structures particularly within military or commercial shipbuilding environments.

Working knowledge of mechanical structural electrical or piping systems in ship design.

Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Working computer skills and experience using computer-based software

Strong 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

Experience with research design and general problem-solving

Certificate/course completion with working knowledge and experience in AutoCAD Inventor NX or similar 2D/3D design software

Experience with U.S. Navy systems and design requirements is 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: 43768Team: 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...