MGR ENGINEERING 2 at Huntington Ingalls in Newport News, Virginia

Job Description:

Req ID: 39899
Team: E83 RCT PLT PLG YD ENG
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start



Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're 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



This requisition is for a Manager Engineering 2 position in the A4W Reactor Plant Planning Yard's (RPPY) Advanced Electrical Systems section. This group provides engineering support to the fleet, NAVSEA, TYCOM, and the shipyards that support Nimitz Class carriers. This includes but isn't limited to modernization, life cycle maintenance, LAR resolution, obsolescence resolution, and technology development for electrical systems in the A4W Plant.


Electrical background desired. Strong written and verbal communication skills expected. Experience with formal and informal communication with the Naval Nuclear Laboratory/Bettis, multiple NAVSEA 08 codes, BPMI, TYCOM shipyards, and vendors preferred.


The candidate should be able to apply engineering principles, theory, technology, and tools to lead a team which will analyze and resolve engineering problems in new and existing designs.
The candidate should be effective at project management and demonstrate the ability to manage and prioritize multiple efforts simultaneously to meet safety, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.




Must Have



Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design; Master's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience.


Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.




Nice to Have



Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, or Licensed Professional Engineer is desired.
Familiarity with the following is desired:

• CVN Throttle Control systems
• Electrical networks and interior communication systems
• Knowledge of the design, operations, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment and instrumentation
• Experience troubleshooting electrical equipment in shipboard and waterfront environments
• Navy experience and/or nuclear/propulsion test experience
• Military Environmental Qualification requirements and testing
• Software certification, cybersecurity, and Risk Management Framework
• Ability to self-initiate assignments, make decisions, and provide recommendations that are critical to achieving project/program long-range goals and objectives
• History of performing duties while being largely self-directed and without significant supervision

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. HII's 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.


Working at HII is more than a job - it's 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.


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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.



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 e-mail address.


Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding. Apply Now