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ENGINEER LEAD TEST 3
Location:
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Date: Sep 3, 2026
Req ID: 49487
Team: E25 TEST ENGINEERING
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 Requirements: Yes, up to 10% of the time
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: $98,000.00 to $123,000.00
The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range
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. 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
Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints. Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems. Coordinates integrated testing activities. Reviews and evaluates test requirements to insure completeness of test program. Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.
ENGINEER LEAD TEST 3 (ELT3)- Directs overall testing and provides liaison with Waterfront Construction Management, Trades, Ship's Force, vendors, SUPSHIP, and designated NAVSEA test and support and/or certification activities. The ELT3 manages the conduct of all module testing and ensures test procedures are issued and signed off in support of Certifications and Key Events. ELT3 reviews all test data for accuracy and completeness, and prepares tests for signoff/acceptance by SUPSHIP. ELT3 reviews all NPE ERs/Work Permits to assign proper retest requirements in TSDB and WCMS. ELT3 initiates ERs for engineering resolution, tracks progress, and signs-off ERs when completed. ELT3 reviews FMRs for initial testing requirements in support of scoping and scheduling of testing.
Must Have
Lead Test Engineer (LTE) or Ship Safety Officer (SSO) or Watch Supervisor or Watch Officer Certification or Trade REC Coordinator (TRC) and Trade REC Oversight Agent (TROA) Certification and 4 years of relevant professional/exempt experience.
Nice to Have
VCS Class NPE Lead Test Engineer Qualification (LTE)
- Experience as Assistant CTE on Submarine Non-Propulsion Electronics (NPE).
- Ability to direct, manage and satisfactorily conduct, complete and certify all required industrial testing; coordinate and clear construction work, certifications, and certify all required MOF/SMOF/RMF/SJB industrial testing, and verify all module transfer and float-off requirements are met.
- Effectively communicate with both internal and external customers including Waterfront Construction Management, Trades, NNS and EB Design and Test Engineering, SUPSHIP, NAVSEA, CWITT, ISEA, and Ship's Force.
- Good leadership skills and project management experience in test coordination, resource planning, budgeting, and test scheduling.
- Understanding of test requirements and ability to provide inputs for the Basis of Estimate (BOE).
- Responsible for the correct/accurate and timely scoping of FMRs.
- Compile lessons learned for Key Events- Module transfers and Launch.
- Active participant in C5I, IWL, POD, and Test Integration meetings.
- Excellent writing skills for technical reports and an attention to detail for performing final Engineering Reviews of test procedures.
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.
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 [email protected] 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.