Specification Writer 4
Date: Apr 4, 2024
Location: Newport News, VA, Virginia, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 18467
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
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.
Job Description
Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking a Specification Writer to develop procedures used for the operation of equipment and systems aboard modern nuclear submarines, and other manuals used for the training of personnel and maintenance of these systems.
As new or modernized equipment is installed aboard submarines, the Specification Writer examines the technical documentation (drawings, specification sheets, etc.) and procedures (technical manuals, component procedures and descriptions, etc.) supplied by vendors, design engineers, and agencies to develop standardized procedures and manuals. These will be used by submariners and maintenance personnel who will be maintaining and testing these systems.
The Specification Writer works with other writers, engineers, supply vendors, and the Navy to ensure the best and complete information is made available to the submarine fleet.
What You Will Do:
- Prepare specifications from engineering change notices, customer specifications, and/or published data sheets
- Maintain customer specification files; review customer drawings and data; translate customer language into standard procedures and product flow
Essential Job Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience
- Have background experience in shipboard combat systems, sonar systems, navigation systems, or operational Naval Nuclear power experience
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat
Preferred Requirements
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Possess operational and maintenance experience on submarine combat control systems, sonar systems, exterior communications systems, navigation systems, or electronic warfare systems.
- Naval Nuclear Power operational experience preferred
Physical Requirements
Most work is performed in an office environment with the possibility of some time spent aboard ships or in industrial conditions. Able to work on and climb ladders. Able to work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Environment may involve high heat, humidity, noise, and dirty conditions. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
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 Technical Solutions.