Huntington Ingalls Industries
SHIP SURVIVABILITY / DESIGNER 4_
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23606
SHIP SURVIVABILITY / DESIGNER 4Location:Newport News, Virginia, United StatesDate: Jul 31, 2024Req ID: 38521Team: E46 SHIP SURVABLTYEntity: Newport News ShipbuildingUS Citizenship Required for this Position: YesFull-TimeShift: 1stRelocation: No relocation assistance availableVirtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework availableTravel Requirement: Yes, up to 10% of the timeClearance 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.This position is in the Ship Survivability Department. The successful applicant will join our Vulnerability & Recoverability group and support the construction, maintenance, overhaul, and modernization of CVN 68 and CVN 78 Class aircraft carriers as well as research and development, specialized technical assignments, and cost reduction initiatives for aircraft carriers and submarines. The successful applicant should have technical knowledge in naval ship survivability and aircraft carrier protection systems. This position will involve resolving complex issues that require ingenuity and creativity.Typical responsibilities include:+ Performing quality assurance reviews of products, such as drawings and models.+ Developing drawings and models for survivability systems.+ Supporting special projects and assignments on SLAN/NNPP Net.+ Providing waterfront and vendor support.+ Performing ship checks to validate designs.+ Supporting the review and evaluation of change proposals for ship and system impacts.+ Supporting a culture of teamwork, enthusiasm, and proactive behavior.**Must Have**Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experienceOne 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**+ Excellent communication, both written and verbal.+ Critical thinking and problem solving skills.+ Experience with managing SharePoint sites.+ Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.+ Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.+ Comfortable working in a 3D modeling environment.+ Familiar with CVN 78 Class Ship Specifications.+ Ability to read and interpret ship system drawings and structural drawings.+ Experience with AutoCAD.+ Experience with Teamcenter/NX.+ Experience with SLAN/NNPP Net.+ Creativity in seeking design resolutions.**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.**Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.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.