O41/O48 Engineering Technician 3

O41/O48 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 3

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Apr 28, 2025

Req ID: 41530

Team: O48 CRANE ENGR&QLTY

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

**Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding**

With more than 25,000 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. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, 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**

Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data. Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.

This position will support facilities in either the technical services, project management, or crane engineering team. The successful candidate will provide engineering technical support on control engineering systems. You will create, modify, maintain, repair and troubleshoot yardwide control systems software associated with equipment, complex machinery, utility infrastructure, building operating systems, Audio Video systems and submarine delivery/transportation systems by converting requirements into a functional user interface and control code. Position troubleshoots control systems, provides technical control solutions and produces engineering documentation, technical reports, drawings (sketches, drawings, diagrams and schematics) and performs mathematical calculations using established formats, formulas and configuration guidelines. Position involves specialized skills and experience with the specification and design of total controls package systems, relay interfaces, programmable logic controls (PLC), human machine interfaces (HMI), logic development, ability to program source codes, robotics/automation, and develop/review/update AUTOCAD drawings. Position involves the ability to read and produce electrical / controls schematics. Youll collaborate with key stakeholders to meet unique requirements and work with hardware and software systems and platforms to deliver a system with robust capabilities.

**Must Have**

Associate's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

+ NNS Apprentice School graduate

+ Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate

+ High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

+ High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

**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.

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