Quality Inspector 3- 28843

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Date: Jun 4, 2026

Location: Newport News, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 28843 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $52,507.00 - $65,000.00 

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.

Job Description

The Quality Control Inspector 3 provides advanced inspection support for aircraft carrier systems, structures, and components undergoing Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH). This role ensures that work performed meets all technical, procedural, and regulatory requirements in accordance with NAVSEA standards, shipyard quality programs, and contractual obligations. The Inspector 3 serves as a subject matter resource for trades and customers, performs complex inspections with minimal supervision, and supports resolution of quality issues that impact safety, schedule, and compliance.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in process, final, and surveillance inspections on systems, structures, and components during RCOH, including mechanical, electrical, piping, structural, and nuclear related work, depending on certification and qualifications.
  • Interpret and apply technical work documents such as drawings, procedures, controlled work packages, test requirements, and technical manuals.
  • Verify compliance with NAVSEA Standard Items, technical specifications, weld procedures, material requirements, and other governing documents.
  • Document inspection results clearly and accurately in applicable records, forms, and electronic systems (e.g., QA records, LARs, SFs, Condition Reports).
  • Identify, classify, and document nonconformances; support corrective action development and ensure proper resolution and re inspection.
  • Provide oversight to ensure adherence to foreign material exclusion (FME), cleanliness, safety, and procedural compliance during work evolutions.
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, planning, and test organizations to solve technical problems that may affect quality or schedule.
  • Mentor junior inspectors and support qualification of new personnel by sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
  • Participate in audits, surveillances, pre job briefs, and quality reviews.
    • Maintain required certifications and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School and 5 years relevant experience or Associate's Degree and 3 years relevant experience. May require certification.
  • Extensive experience in shipbuilding, repair, nuclear/aviation maintenance, or related industrial inspection.
  • Strong understanding of RCOH processes, shipboard systems, and shipyard trades.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents and engineering drawings.
  • Working knowledge of NAVSEA requirements, quality assurance principles, and shipyard work control processes.
  • Proficiency in inspection documentation systems and QA recordkeeping.
  • Ability to work independently in shipboard environments.
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to interface across departments and levels.

Preferred Requirements

• Prior inspection experience on aircraft carriers during RCOH or availability periods.
• Knowledge of nuclear work controls, Controlled Work Packages (CWPs), JFMM requirements, and cleanliness controls.
• Experience supporting tests (hydrostatic, operational, system restoration, torque/tension, etc.).
• Familiarity with corrective action programs and root cause analysis.

Bonus
• Certifications such as VT, PT, MT, or weld inspection (Level II or equivalent).

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.