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Robotics Engineer Engineer Mechanical 3


Job Location:

Newport News, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 12 August 2026 (25 days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Req ID: 47228
Team: E32 TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements:Yes 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range:99000.00 to122000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience qualifications and other job-related factors and may vary from the posted range

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. 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

Researches plans designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments controls robots engines machines and mechanical thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production transmission measurement and use of energy. Applies research to the planning design development and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems instruments controls engines and/or machines.

The selected candidate will be expected to function as an R&D Project Lead and/or R&D Program Lead for work areas within the organization. The candidate will represent the organization as the prime technical and/or R&D program contact for a given area. May perform and coordinate interdepartmental and/or external research efforts and/or project management activities. Responsible for project execution including project plans technical reviews test plan development evaluation and analysis of results communication internal/external customer briefings and various other R&D related activities. The job will require the ability to develop and review technical products as well as perform project management activities. Technology development and research in various emergent fields is expected.

Must Have

Bachelors Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;
Masters Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;
Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelors Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

The ideal candidate will also possess the following preferred skills:
Practical experience in production areas supporting CVNs VCS or CLB
Experience with robotics and automation inclusive of programming and implementation
Extensive engineering knowledge attained through either new construction engineering (Carrier and/ Submarine) and/or overhaul engineering (Carrier and/or Submarine). Facilities engineering experience may also be considered
Waterfront engineering and/or waterfront experience is beneficial
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly present technical approaches and findings
Demonstrated technical leadership capability and the ability to mentor junior engineers and/or brief upper management
Travel is expected. This may include conferences briefs to Navy personnel and shop / ship environment. Ability to support travel on emergent basis is desired
Previous experience performing technical work and/or project execution of emerging technologies process development test plan development R&D materials analysis technical scouting and/or complex technical analyses
Professional engineering licensure and/or masters degree in technical field (ME Marine Engineering Aerospace etc.) is preferred. A masters in business administration (MBA) or engineering management degrees with applicable bachelor education/work experience may also be considered
Engineering degrees in related areas will be considered

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
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