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ENGINEER ELECTROMECHANICAL 4

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Newport News, VAFull-time$124–153K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$124–153K/yr
Location
Newport News, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

The Engineer Electromechanical 4 supports design, testing, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems. The role is part of Newport News Shipbuilding’s E50 Digital Initiatives group, which develops advanced technology solutions for fleet support. The candidate should bring knowledge of engineering disciplines and propulsion plant operations, maintenance, and work execution; reactor plant expertise and familiarity with carrier and shipyard operations are highly desirable.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering DisciplinesPropulsion Plant OperationsMaintenanceWork ExecutionTechnical WritingPresentationsCustomer InterfaceProject ManagementReactor Plant OperationsCarrier OperationsShipyard OperationsPlanningCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizationInitiativeIndependent JudgmentTechnology InnovationProcess ImprovementResults Orientation

Qualifications

Bachelor's in EngineeringMaster's DegreePh.D.ABET Accredited Program9 Years Relevant Experience7 Years Professional Experience4 Years ExperienceInterim Clearance

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

ENGINEER ELECTROMECHANICAL 4

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Oct 23, 2026

Req ID: 50441

Team: E50 PROP AND REAC ENG PLNG YRD

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: Yes - Interim Clearance 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

This position is specifically for the E50 Digital Initiatives group which is developing robotics, remote video conferencing, video maintenance aids, artificial intelligence, and the application of other advanced technologies for fleet support. The ideal candidate should possess knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines, propulsion plant operations, maintenance, and work execution to understand challenges and the potential to apply advanced technology solutions. Strong communications skills - technical writing, presentations, NAVSEA / NNL customer interface - along with effective project management skills are required.

The candidate should possess a comprehensive technical knowledge of reactor plant operations, design concepts and applications. Familiarity with Carrier and shipyard operations, planning, maintenance, and work execution is highly desirable. The applicant should have a demonstrated history of collaborative relationships with both internal and external customers achieved through strong interpersonal, organization, and communication skills. The candidate will be required to display initiative and independent judgment while working concurrent technical tasks with general technical direction. Enthusiasm for technology, innovations, and process improvements using a results-oriented approach to tasks is essential.

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

Applies electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing. Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems.

This position is specifically for the E50 Digital Initiatives group which is developing robotics, remote video conferencing, video maintenance aids, artificial intelligence, and the application of other advanced technologies for fleet support. The ideal candidate should possess knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines, propulsion plant operations, maintenance, and work execution to understand challenges and the potential to apply advanced technology solutions. Strong communications skills - technical writing, presentations, NAVSEA / NNL customer interface - along with effective project management skills are required.

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

The candidate should possess a comprehensive technical knowledge of reactor plant operations, design concepts and applications. Familiarity with Carrier and shipyard operations, planning, maintenance, and work execution is highly desirable. The applicant should have a demonstrated history of collaborative relationships with both internal and external customers achieved through strong interpersonal, organization, and communication skills. The candidate will be required to display initiative and independent judgment while working concurrent technical tasks with general technical direction. Enthusiasm for technology, innovations, and process improvements using a results-oriented approach to tasks is essential.

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 7,711 open Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$124–153K/yr
  • Virginia median$115–175K/yr173 salary ranges
  • US median$117–194K/yr4,305 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $139K, is 3% below the Virginia median midpoint ($142K) — in the middle half of Engineering salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 301 open Engineering jobs in Virginia and 7,711 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (5,343 postings).
Education
4,115 of the 7,711 open Engineering jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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