MGR ENGINEERING 3

MGR ENGINEERING 3

Location :

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date : Jan 5, 2026

Req ID : 44640

Team : E70 A1B PROPULSION PLANT PLANNING YARD

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

The Propulsion and Reactor Engineering Planning yard (PREPY) Deputy Director will report to and team with the Director to lead E50. This may include responsibilities such as sharing travel commitments (supplier oversight), leading customer meetings, supporting NAVSEA strategic intiatives, setting department policies, overseeing quality improvement efforts and managing / auditing common procedures.

The ideal candidate should have a broad operational and design engineering knowledge of A1B and A4W propulsion plants. This includes understanding of planning yard and In-Service Engineering Agent operations. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experience is greatly desired.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design; Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience; PhD and 4 years of relevant experience.

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

Nice to Have

Experience with A4W and / or A1B pro;ulsion plant engineering or design

Experience managing a major update or change to a new contruction CVN or an upgrade to a fleet CVN

Experience working with NNL, BPMI, NAVSEA and Naval Reactors

Experience dealing with lifecycle support of major systems or components

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.