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ENGINEER 5
Location:
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Date: Sep 5, 2026
Req ID: 48147
Team: E35 SUBMARINE ENGINEERING - ADVANCED CAPABILITIES
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirements: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: $150,000.00 to $185,000.00
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
Newport News Shipbuilding is hiring an Engineer 5 to serve in the role of "Associate Technical Fellow for Submarine Payload Systems". This position will be within the Future Submarine Design program primarily supporting the SSN(X) next-generation attack submarine program. Qualified candidates will have an extensive background in engineering leadership of submarine launcher/payload/weapon system projects and a passion for advancements in submarine design. Exceptional leadership ability, judgment, and experience is necessary to succeed in this role.
Job Responsibilities:

• Support submarine design programs as a subject matter expert in undersea systems, particularly for launcher and payload systems.
• Act as an imbedded representative of the NNS Chief Engineer's Office within the Future Submarine Design Program.
• Provide mentorship/coaching to engineering supervisors, managers, and individual contributors.
• Represent NNS as a lead in Navy working groups and integrated product teams.
• Integrate and coordinate efforts between multiple organizations within the Navy, HII, industry and other participating activities.
• Engage in frequent communication with Navy experts and program managers.
• Serve as lead NNS representative to customers for major submarine design contracts.
• Oversee program execution, ensuring near term work aligns with long term goals.
• Guide programmatic planning of ship design from concept formulation to sea trials.
• Bolster critical system prototype development efforts for innovated submarine technologies.
• Coordinate work ongoing across multiple projects and programs to improve efficiency and knowledge sharing.

Must Have
Bachelor's Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience
Master's Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience;
Ph.D. and 9 years of experience.
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Nice to Have

• Detailed knowledge of submarine launchers and payload systems (torpedoes, missiles, countermeasures, unmanned vehicles).
• Robust, multidisciplinary background in mechanical engineering and across interfaces with electrical, structural, systems, fluids, shock, and acoustics disciplines.
• Program management experience for undersea system design.
• Strong working relationships with NAVSEA Warfare Centers, Program Offices, and Tech Warrant Holders.
• Understanding of submarine-specific special emphasis programs (e.g. SUBSAFE).
• Adept presentation and communication skills, with an ability to coach others.
• An active SECRET clearance is preferred, the ability to obtain a clearance is required.
• Frequent travel to Navy and supplier facilities (up to 25%).

General Expectations:

• Knowledge Skills and Ability - Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts.
• Problem Solving - Works on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious.
• Discretion Latitude - the ability to work under loose direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives. Assignments as well as the course of action necessary to obtain desired results are often self-initiated or proposed. Work is checked through consultation and review with supervisor.
• Liaison - Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.

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 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.