Job Information
Huntington Ingalls Industries DESIGNER 2 in Newport News, Virginia
DESIGNER 2
Location:
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Date: Apr 22, 2024
Req ID: 37400
Team: E83 RCT PLT PLG YD ENG
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: 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
Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM, NX, or CATIA. Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal. Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications.
This position is for a structural designer in the A4W Reactor Plant Planning Yard (Department E83) supporting maintenance, overhaul, and modernization of CVN68 Class aircraft carriers. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing designs for ship modifications involving shipboard structures, such as component foundations, pressure containment structures, bulkheads, decks, tanks, equipment stowages, component lifting and handling mechanisms, and for the development of engineering drawings and 3D models in support of these efforts. This will involve the use of 3D modeling tools including Autodesk Inventor and SIemens NX, and modern data capture technologies like laser scanning. The successful candidate will support maintenance work on all CVN68 Class hulls, which may include travel to the west coast and foreign maintenance activities.
The selected candidate should have experience with 3D computer aided design (CAD) software. Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite. Candidate must have good written and verbal communication skills and work well in a collaborative environment. A familiarity with hull outfitting, structural welding, protective coatings, corrosion prevention mechanisms, bolted joint design, and nuclear shielding would be beneficial. A background in laser scanning and point cloud management would be beneficial. The ability to physically access a wide variety of work sites, including those aboard commissioned ships, the use of vertical and inclined ladders, and may involve limited kneeling, stooping, standing, etc. Also the ability to obtain and retain a security clearance and may require the ability to obtain and retain full or partial radiation worker qualifications.
May require short-duration work away from NNS in such areas as San Diego, CA, Bremerton, WA, Yokosuka, Japan or other areas of ship operations.
Must Have
Associate's Degree and 1 years of relevant experience
One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:
NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
Nice to Have
Experience with Autodesk Inventor and/or Siemens NX is preferred.
- Experience with structural ship checking is preferred.
- Experience modeling structures is preferred.
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.