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The Engineering, Technology, and Design (ET&D) Division is hosting an invite-only hiring event for qualified candidates.  While onsite, all candidates will have an opportunity to learn about the division. If you enjoy being part of a team that connects their employees to one another and our mission, holds true to the company’s core values of Engagement, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Performance and Safety, then know there is a place for you here!  Please, apply today to be invited to the next hiring event!

 

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking motivated Designer 1 candidates to join our growing team. Designers play a key role in supporting the development and production of the world’s most advanced ships for the U.S. Navy.  Candidates should have a desire to work with 3D models and a good understanding of the 3D model environment. Mentoring and training will be provided to help develop your design and technical skills.

 

Positions will support the following areas within the Engineering, Technology, and Design Division –

•Design and Construction of Virginia and Columbia-Class submarines

•Design of next generation fast attack submarine (SSNX)

•Design and collaboration work through international agreement to provide submarines to Australia with the AUKUS agreement

•Design, Construction, and Overhaul of Nuclear-powered aircraft carriers

•Design and Construction of the first new battleship since World War II (BBGN)

 

Key Responsibilities:

•Utilize 3D tools to create detailed models and apply product model information such as dimensions and annotations for manufacturing trades.

•Create, update, and maintain 3D models for ship systems, structures, and components using CAD software (such as Siemens NX, AutoCAD, or CATIA).

•Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and technical data to produce accurate design deliverables.

•Assist with design changes, revisions, and redlines based on engineering and production feedback.

•Support the development of detailed arrangements, fabrication, and installation drawings.

•Ensure all designs comply with NNS design standards, shipyard procedures, and applicable Navy and regulatory requirements.

•Participate in design reviews and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

•Maintain proper configuration control of all design documentation.

•Learn and apply shipbuilding terminology, design standards, and modeling practices.

 

Physical/Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a design office, with occasional field visits to shipyard or production areas.

Must be able to wear appropriate PPE and adhere to all safety requirements when in production zones.

 

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.