• Job Description

  Req#: 38183

  Req ID: 38183
  Team: E83 RCT PLT PLG YD ENG
  Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

  US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

  Full-Time
  Shift: 1st
  Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
  Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available

  Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% 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

  Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences. Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals. Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts. Conducts quality review of materials. This position is intended for the Propulsion Monitoring, Integrated Control, and Automation System (MICA) and Reactor Instrumentation and Control (I&C) team of Department E83 (Reactor Plant Planning Yard).
  
  The candidate will work with engineers and be responsible for technical writing of component technical manuals and procedures. This will include preparation and/or peer review of technical manual changes, approval letters, and memos. This position may also support software testing including performing verification and validation (V&V). This position regularly communicates with NAVSEA, NNL, and management/engineers via email, phone, in‐person meetings, and/or written correspondence. A strong candidate would have the ability to address different audiences, think critically, take input from multiple individuals, and maintain technical rigor.

  Must Have

  Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 4 year of relevant professional experience

  One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

  • NNS Apprentice School graduate
  • Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
  • Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
  • Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
  • High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
  • High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

  Nice to Have

  • Experience with technical writing or Naval technical manuals, preferred
  • Naval Nuclear Propulsion experience
  • Knowledge of NAVSEA TM-1
  • Configuration/change management experience
  • Requirements management experience
  • Software testing experience
  • Knowledge management experience
  • Independent problem solver
  • AutoCAD experience is 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 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.

  Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

  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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.

• About the company

  Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.

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