VISUAL INSTRUCTION SPECIALIST 4

VISUAL INSTRUCTION SPECIALIST 4

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Nov 9, 2026

Req ID: 50658

Team: E50 PROP AND REAC ENG PLNG YRD

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 Requirements: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $104,000.00 to $131,000.00

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

The candidate in this role will mentor and lead all levels of personnel responsible for developing Visual Work Instructions (VWIs). The candidate will also assist in analyzing digital design data and utilize these products in conjunction with build plans to create quality and accurate VWIs. Interprets and adds design elements and portions of systems for VWIs to meet manufacturing and installation requirements. Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, Teamcenter, NX, SAP, NGP and TDP. Incorporates required changes as applicable. Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. The candidate will makes decisions that directly impact departmental goals and business operations. They will also coordinate with other organizations in the value stream to meet program objectives. Along with performing all other duties as assigned.

This position is intended for the Strategic Engineering Automations group in Department E50. The incumbent will be responsible for leading, maintaining, establishing, completing, documenting, training, presenting, recommending, identifying, communicating, and working with Visual Work Aids (VWA) to assist with the Navy’s digital transformation of in-service product deliverables. This position regularly communicates with the Navy, department leads, NNL, engineers/designers across departments, and waterfront via email, phone, and in person meetings and utilizes COMET, Teamcenter, and NX.

Must Have

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field and 9 years of relevant, exempt experience. Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant, exempt experience.

One of the following may be used as equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate

• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate

• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience

• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience

• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience

• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

Note: Experience obtained while performing work as a Visual Instruction Developer will be considered towards qualifying ONLY for Exempt jobs specific to Visual Instruction job titles.

Nice to Have

-Working knowledge of PY-213 requirements governing in-service disclosures and their application to technical documentation and design products.

-Knowledge of E-1235 RMM requirements, including experience developing, writing, and maintaining note automation ruleset files.

-Working knowledge of E-632 ship alteration model revision procedures and associated configuration management requirements.

-Experience developing, revising, and checking ship alteration drawings in accordance with established design procedures and standards.

-Proficiency in Teamcenter/NX, including providing technical support, user guidance, and assistance with design applications and processes.

-Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot Teamcenter/NX issues, identify root causes, and develop or coordinate effective resolutions.

-Strong understanding of Technical Authority (TA), Build Authority (BA), and Visual Work Instructions (VWI), including their relationships and applications within shipbuilding processes.

-Experience utilizing COMET to support shipbuilding design and production processes.

-Ability to interpret engineering technical data and translate complex design information into clear, accurate, and executable visual work instructions.

-Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, design, planning, and production organizations.

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.