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ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 2

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 2 position at Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII?

Req ID: 43607

Team: E05 WASHINGTON OFFICE

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 Requirement: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not 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

Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

The NNS Future Submarine Design Group is looking for experienced engineers, in the Washington DC area, ready to join a diverse team defining the next generation of U.S. Navy Fast Attack submarine, SSN(X). This position researches, plans, designs and develops electrical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, motors, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic and heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and the application of energy. The successful candidate will research the planning, design, development, and testing of electrical and electromechanical systems, with a focus on control systems, instruments, machinery controls, electric machines and motion control, with a strong emphasis on modeling and simulation.

This position is part of the Newport News Shipbuilding’s Washington Technical Office (WTO), responsible for providing Design and Engineering support to service Navy platforms. NNS Engineering presents a challenging, fast paced team environment with the opportunity to excel, along with significant potential for professional growth. Three tracks are available: Engineering Design, Project Technical Engineering, and Technical Liaison. Engineering Design is responsible for Electrical, Structural, Mechanical and Fluid engineering design of a wide variety of ship systems and components. Project Technical Engineering is responsible for analysis and technical cognizance of specific systems. Technical Liaison is responsible for interfacing with Navy technical personnel and NNS subject matter engineering experts to help resolve emergent issues in production, design, and post-delivery ship support. The NNS WTO maintains bench strength in all engineering disciplines including Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, Systems, Industrial, Nuclear, and others.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience;

Master’s Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience

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

Nice to Have

Familiarity with rotating equipment.

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.

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