Shipboard Alteration Team Lead - 28511

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Date: May 5, 2026

Location: Hampton, VA, California, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 28511 

Required Travel: 51 - 75%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $68,195.00 - $80,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Senior 

 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

 

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Who We Are

Join HII as we keep the world's most powerful Navy afloat! The HII Platform Modernization (PM) Team Lead will support shipboard alteration and installation efforts for fleet modernization across active-class surface ships. The selected candidate will lead and coordinate skilled trades teams performing system removals, installations, repairs, and upgrades on naval vessels and shore installations. This role requires advanced technical knowledge across multiple trades, strong leadership skills, and the ability to travel up to 75% as required by contract and project demands. The Team Lead will oversee work quality, schedule execution, customer interactions, and compliance with NAVSEA and program requirements.

What You Will Do

  • Display professionalism, integrity, safety, and performance consistent with company values.
  • Lead multi-trade technical teams in shipboard installations, repairs, and alterations.
  • Manage, schedule, and assign tasks across multiple jobs and contract types.
  • Apply advanced understanding of production and trade-specific tools and processes.
  • Install, upgrade, remove, maintain, and repair shipboard and integrated systems.
  • Perform diagnostics and troubleshoot equipment to resolve issues efficiently.
  • Perform quality inspections and provide on-site training and mentorship.
  • Maintain strong customer communication; manage subcontractors and provide work direction.
  • Conduct non-routine tasks outside of specialty when required to complete project scope.
  • Develop, update, and maintain technical documents, work packages, test reports, and trip reports.
  • Attend required meetings and provide briefings to customers and senior management.
  • Travel to shipyards and military bases across the country and internationally as needed.

What You Must Have

  • High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 6 years of related Alteration Installation Team experience to include at least 2 years of team/deck lead experience. 
  • Experience troubleshooting and repairing marine systems and associated equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and schematics.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, PDF platforms, and Windows-based systems.
  • Must provide personal hand tools per trade specialty requirements.
  • Ability to follow and enforce safety procedures and work practices.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and base access.
  • Ability to travel 50–75% when not supporting local tasking.
  • Ability to obtain required certifications within 180 days of hire (Shipyard Competent Person, QC Inspector, Welding Workmanship Inspector, Asbestos Inspector).

Bonus Points For...

  • Completion of vocational school, apprenticeship, or skilled trades program.
  • Active or current DoD security clearance.
  • OSHA 10 Maritime certification.
  • Multi-trade marine installation experience highly preferred.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.


The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

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.

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.