Lead Test Engineer - 29770
HIIAbout the role
Requisition Number: 29770
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $85,121.00 - $97,281.60
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.
As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.
For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.
HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:
- Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
- Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
- Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
- Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
- Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
- Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Job Description
HII NNS Direct Support is seeking qualified candidates to lead E25 Work Control efforts in support of the new Columbia Class Submarine, currently under construction at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia. Individuals with prior E25 Submarine Work Control experience and current qualification as a Work Control Lead Test Engineer are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is fully on-site at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Synthesizes customer contractual requirements into comprehensive system test solutions that effectively address technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
- Leads the development, preparation, and execution of detailed test plans, procedures, and schedules to support system completion.
- Coordinates integrated testing activities and ensures alignment across all stakeholders.
- Reviews and assesses test requirements to verify the completeness and adequacy of the overall test program.
- Conducts technical analyses of fully integrated systems and prepares thorough system-level evaluations.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
- Candidates must have prior Shipyard Submarine Work Control experience.
- Candidates must have experience using and managing Work Authorization Forms.
- Candidates must have experience leading the development, preparation, and execution of detailed test plans, procedures, and schedules to support system completion.
- Candidate must have an Active Secret Clearance.
Preferred Requirements
- Previously qualified as a Repair Activity Witness.
- Previously qualified as a Repair Activity Representative.
- Prior shipyard Work Control experience.
- Qualification as Lead Test Engineer.
Physical Requirements
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