ENGINEER 3/UK

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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. 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.

Systems Engineer

This benchmark is intended to be used by companies that have generic classifications engaged in research and/or product development encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering disciplines: electronics, electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical.

This position is an assignment in Barrow-in-Furness, UK. Beginning in April 2027, the initial contract period is two years, with the possibility of annual renewals thereafter up to 5 years. The position will require travel and take residence in the United Kingdom.

The selected candidate will be embedded at BAE Systems (BAES) in the UK, as they will support the BAES’ Platform Nuclear Engineering Department (PNED). BAE has recently established a Waterfront Engineering organization and requested US assistance in integrating the PNED into the wider Waterfront organization. The embed would assist in consulting the Cleanliness Integrated working team, developing technical work and training documents, fostering an engineering driven build culture and leading resolution of in-process build issues. The position will rely heavily on communication with and support from both US new construction shipyards (EB and NNS) to transfer the latest learning and best practices from the US program.

Specific tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with developing technical work documents
• Contribute to the US UK interface for primary systems.
• Provide working level guidance on primary system and component build and test issues.
• Transfer knowledge of current US reactor plant submarine construction and methods of implementation to both peers and supervisory personnel to develop and sustain a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) resource base for the Dreadnought Submarine build program.
• Provide deck plate mentoring and support to help resolve construction issues
• Act as a primary to secondary liaison on design build issues
• Identify analyses necessary for risk reduction
• Assist in review of system test data and system rectification of emergent issues during test
• Strong communication skills

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;
Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

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

Nice to Have

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with VCS Program Build and Test
• 10 years + of applicable experience
• Fluid systems design or operations experience
• Ability to coach and mentor engineering peers

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.