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Ship Survivability Designer 3

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Job Description - Ship Survivability Designer 3


Req ID: 45252 

Team: E46 SHIP SURVABLTY 

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 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

Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM, NX, or CATIA. Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal. Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications. Exclude classifications in which incumbents predominantly perform drafting assignments.

Must Have

Associate's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience


One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:



  • NNS Apprentice School graduate

  • Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate

  • High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

  • High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

Nice to Have


  • Knowledge and skills in NX and Teamcenter

  • Knowledge and experience with drawing creation and revisions using AutoCAD

  • General knowledge of Ship Survivability concepts

  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and tools

  • Ability to solve complex design issues using critical thinking skills

  • Ability to perform ship checks to validate designs

  • Ability to obtain Confined Space Certification

  • Ability to provide waterfront and vendor support for the fabrication and installation of survivability systems

  • Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team

  • Ability to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance


 


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.



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