
VISUAL INSTRUCTION DEVELOPER 3
Newport News, VAFull-time$76–95K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Visual Instruction Developer analyzes digital design data and uses it with build plans to create accurate visual work instructions (VWIs) that meet manufacturing and installation requirements. The role interprets design elements, incorporates changes, and coordinates with value-stream organizations to support program objectives. The developer also monitors work status, material availability, and potential production issues, and develops resolutions to project challenges.
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VISUAL INSTRUCTION DEVELOPER 3
Location:
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Date: Nov 12, 2026
Req ID: 50817
Team: E92 E&D DIGITAL ENTERPRISE
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: No
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: $76,000.00 to $95,000.00
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 will analyze 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. They will coordinate with other organizations in the value stream to meet program objectives - Along with performing all other duties as assigned.
Launch your career as a Visual Work Instruction Developer by being an integral member of highly charged and dynamic team that is tasked with transforming the shipbuilding business by way of delivering model based designs/plans to the deckplate. E92 supports multiple shipbuilding programs and has established itself as a leader in an industry that is rapidly progressing towards manufacturing in a model based design environment. Responsibilities include consuming model based data and breaking it down into a consumable format that matches the workscope at hand, while thinking outside the box and practicing innovative thinking in a challenging workspace.
Must Have
Associate's Degree in relevant field and 3 Years of relevant experience
One of the following may be used as equivalent to an Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:
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NNS Apprentice School graduate
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Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
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High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
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High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,910 open Manufacturing jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$76–95K/yr
- Virginia median$85–129K/yr22 salary ranges
- US median$99–156K/yr819 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $86K, is 21% below the Virginia median midpoint ($108K) — in the middle half of Manufacturing salary ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 48 open Manufacturing jobs in Virginia and 2,910 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
- Howmet Aerospace5 open
- Perdue Farms, Inc.4 open
- Aerotek3 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Manufacturing postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (1,573 postings).
- Education
- 629 of the 2,910 open Manufacturing jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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