ENGINEER SYSTEMS 3 / SYSTEM INTEGRATION TESTING ENGINEER

Req ID: 45327 
Team: E70 A1B PROPULSION PLANT PLANNING YARD 
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 Requirement:  Yes, up to 10% of the time 

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not 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

This position is intended for the Propulsion Plant Data Entry/Display Terminal (PP-DE/DT) team within the Integrated Propulsion Plant Instrumentation & Control (IPPI&C) section of the Propulsion & Reactor Engineering Planning Yard (PREPY). The team is responsible for lifecycle management of a commercial laptop system (the PP-DE/DT) used to support maintenance and operation of propulsion plant components and systems. This includes configuration management of all associated software (OS and combination of COTS and custom software) and hardware (laptop, accessories, and interface cables). 

 

This position will be responsible for manual software (acceptance) testing, problem solving, technical writing, and other efforts associated with the PP-DE/DT’s lifecycle management. This may include preparation and/or peer review of interdepartmental memos, liaison action request responses, testing documentation, process guides, etc. This position regularly communicates with the Navy, NNL, outside vendors, and management/engineers across the PPPY and other NNS departments via email, phone, and meetings.

 

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 5 years of relevant exempt experience; 
Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; 
Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

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

Nice to Have

Any ABET engineering discipline can apply. Preferred candidates will have a BS in one of the following disciplines: systems, computer, software, electrical, or mechanical.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize and lead with limited oversight
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• High degree of organizational skills and attention to detail
• Innovative thinker with a focus on continuous improvement
• Technical writing experience
• Configuration/change management experience a plus
• Requirements management experience a plus
• Knowledge management experience a plus
• Manual software testing experience a plus
• Testing automation experience a plus

 

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 supportiv