ENGINEER LEAD TEST 4
Location:
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Date: Oct 28, 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.