MGR ENGINEERING 2

Req ID: 46954
Team: E50 PROP AND REAC ENG PLNG YRD
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

ship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

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

Clearance Required: Yes - Interim 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 two Manager Engineering 2 positions in the A4W/A1B Propulsion and Reactor Engineering Planning Yard's (PREPY) Electrical System's Engineering division. One position is for the A1B and A4W Reactor I&C section and the other is for the Advanced Electrical Systems section; which is cognizant of A4W Electric Throttle Control (ETC). These group's provide engineering support to the fleet, new construction, NAVSEA, TYCOM, and the shipyards that support Nimitz and Ford 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 and A1B Propulsion Plants.

The incumbent will be expected to have the following:

• Electrical background
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with formal and informal communication with the Naval Nuclear Laboratory/Bettis, multiple NAVSEA 08 codes, BPMI, TYCOM shipyards, and vendors
• Ability to apply engineering principles, theory, technology, and tools to lead a team which will analyze and resolve engineering problems in new and existing designs.
• 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 Instrumentation & Control 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.

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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