Engineer 1 - 17703
Date: Apr 23, 2024
Location: Newport News, VA, Virginia, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 18697
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: College
This opportunity resides with Fleet Sustainment, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. For 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. From small watercraft to submarines, combatants and aircraft carriers, our systems and maintenance experts help the Navy maintain a high state of readiness. And, we deploy with the most advanced technology and capability available.
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
Job Description
Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is inviting applications for the position of Engineer 1 to join our Integrated Product Support (IPS) team in Newport News, VA. This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of a dynamic team of Engineers, Designers, Planners, and PMA's who provide support to Facility operations at Newport News Shipbuilding. The ideal candidate should be a self-motivated individual who can work collaboratively in a team environment to meet the needs of Facilities Engineering operations at NNS.
Essential Job Responsibilities
This project engineering position will support Facilities Engineering to develop and execute projects with a focus on robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing technology equipment.
Additional areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams to oversee development and implementation of manufacturing facility projects across all project management phases
- Perform engineering oversight for design engineering disciplines: electrical, mechanical, electromechanical controls, and/or structural
- Provide field engineering, field technical assessments, and contractor management during construction
- Provide manufacturing process engineering and technology development
- Control project costs and schedules
Minimum Qualifications
- 0 years experience with Bachelors in Engineering from an ABET accredited program in one of the following disciplines: Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Mechatronics
- Strong project management, scheduling, and organizational skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Strong computer skills – Windows and MS Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and be a part of cross-functional teams in accomplishment of complex tasks
- Ability to address technical, quality and business aspects of a project
- Ability to complete assigned tasks on schedule and within budget
- Ability to learn independently through your own research and experimentation
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Preferred Requirements
- Experience with automating or improving a process using robotic or industrial automation systems
- Developing software, preferred language is C# / .NET, with exposure to software engineering topics like object oriented programming, SOLID principles, and test driven development
- Analyzing design engineering requirements documents and electrical, mechanical, and structural drawings
- Familiarity with materials and processes in manufacturing
- Working in an industrial environment and demonstrating a positive attitude for safety
Physical Requirements
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.
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 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 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.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
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.