ENGINEER LEAD TEST 4
Company: HII
Location: Newport News
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description ENGINEER LEAD TEST 4 Location: Newport News,
Virginia, United States Date: Dec 25, 2025 Req ID: 43798 Team: E25
TEST ENGINEERING 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: No 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 Synthesizes
customer contractual needs and requirements into system test
solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost
constraints. Develops and directs preparation and execution of
comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing
systems. Coordinates integrated testing activities. Reviews and
evaluates test requirements to insure completeness of test program.
Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares
comprehensive system level evaluations. Must Have Lead Test
Engineer (LTE) or Ship Safety Officer (SSO) or Watch Supervisor or
Watch Officer Certification or Trade REC Coordinator (TRC) and
Trade REC Oversight Agent (TROA) Certification and 6 years of
relevant professional/exempt experience. Nice to Have 1. A minimum
of six months experience as a Construction/Operations Supervisor,
Production Supervisor, Test Engineer/Technician, Work Control
Representative, Ship Safety Officer, Ship Safety Superintendent,
have held a US Navy qualification in submarines, or their
equivalents on other naval surface vessels in this or another
shipyard while assigned to shipboard work or testing. 2. Should
have thorough knowledge and understanding of Submarine 6010 Ship
Safety and Submarine Watertight Integrity requirements. 3. Should
have a strong submarine ship system knowledge and ship system
interrelationship understanding to be able to decipher work
descriptions, tagouts and testing on work control documents in
relation to making determinations as to their effect upon Ship
Safety. 4. Should be able to direct, manage and safely conduct all
required Ship Safety evolutions in support of: maintaining ship
conditions, high risk evolutions and the prevention and control of
fire and flooding casualties while the submarine is waterborne or
in dry dock. 5. Should be able to effectively communicate orally
with both internal and external customers to include: Commanding
Officer, Ship Duty Officer, Project Construction Management,
Trades, Test Engineering, Engineering, SUPSHIPNN, and Ship's Force.
6. Should have above average writing skills in support of
preparation of Unplanned Event / TLS documents, Ship Safety
procedures, and both internal and external audit finding responses.
7. Can obtain a TLD to receive ionizing radiation. 8. Hold a SECRET
security 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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