MODEL BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEER 4

MODEL BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEER 4

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Oct 16, 2026

Req ID: 50317

Team: E35 SUBMARINE ENGINEERING - ADVANCED CAPABILITIES

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $124,000.00 to $153,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

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.

The Role

Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) is seeking a skilled and experienced Systems Engineer to lead the development and implementation of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) on the SSNX Program. The SSNX program is a future class fast-attack nuclear powered submarine being designed to replace the Virginia Class and Seawolf Class boats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of systems engineering on SSNX future class fast-attack nuclear powered submarine across the systems lifecycle including requirements development and management, verification and validation, and systems architecting.

• Lead the development and refinement of MBSE processes, frameworks, and best practices to be applied on the SSNX program.

• Collaborate with discipline engineering teams, program management, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with customer needs.

• Drive the adoption and execution of MBSE methodologies across programs to enhance efficiency and decision making.

• Collaborate and perform within a cross-functional team with other Engineers/Designers across Departments.

• Mentor early career systems engineers.

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;

Master's Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience;

Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.

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

Nice to Have

• Proficiency with MBSE Tools (Cameo, Cradle, DOORS, etc.).

• Experience with program management and maintaining cost, schedule and performance goals.

• Experience with digital engineering practices, data integration and model management processes.

• Systems Engineering certifications: INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP), OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP), etc.

• Interested in solving challenging problems

• Self-starter, proficient communicator, and active listener

• Persistent in the pursuit of achieving successful results

• Active contributor - facilitating larger system outlook and solutions

• Contributes to a methodical problem solving approach

• Significant interest in learning from others.

• Significant experience working within a team, collecting and organizing multiple contributions.

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.