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ENGINEER LEAD TEST 3

HII's Mission Technologies division Newport News, Virginia, United States

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Posted Dec 20, 2025Apply by Jan 19, 2026

Role & seniority: Lead Test Engineer (LTE) / Ship Safety Officer (SSO) within the Fire Safety group, Test Engineering Dept. E25; supports the Lead Fire Safety Officer for 8010 Fire Safety Organization during CVN 75 RCOH.

Stack/tools: Microsoft tools; knowledge of 8010 Fire Safety Manual; experience with test planning, execution, and system-level evaluations.

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Develop, direct, and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for complex systems; coordinate integrated testing activities.

  2. Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of the program; perform technical analysis and prepare system-level evaluations.

  3. Support management of the 8010 Fire Safety Organization, communicating with Construction, SUPSHIPNN, Ship’s Force, Engineering, and Trades.

Must-have skills

  • Lead Test Engineer (LTE) or Ship Safety Officer (SSO) or equivalent: Watch Supervisor/Officer Certification or Trade REC Coordinator (TRC) and Trade REC Oversight Agent (TROA) certification.

  • 4+ years of relevant professional/exempt experience.

Nice-to-haves

  • Knowledge of 8010 Industrial Fire Safety Manual.

  • Aircraft carrier ship system knowledge and interrelationships.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills for internal/external customers.

  • Location & work type: Newport News, VA; Full-Time; 1st shift; US Citizenship required; Travel 10–25%; Not eligible for telework; relocation assistance available.

Full Description

Req ID: 43972

Team: E25 TEST ENGINEERING

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, 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 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. This position is intended for the Fire Safety group in Test Engineering Department E25. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the lead Fire Safety Officer in the management of the 8010 Fire Safety Organization in support of CVN 75 RCOH. This position regularly communicates with Construction Project, SUPSHIPNN, Ship's Force, Engineering and Trades via email, phone, and in person meetings and utilizes Microsoft tools. 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 4 years of relevant professional/exempt experience. Nice to Have 8010 Fire Safety Preferred Qualifications

  1. Knowledge and understanding of 8010 Industrial Fire Safety Manual for Fire Prevention and Response.

  2. Aircraft carrier ship system knowledge and ship system interrelationship understanding.

  3. Ability to effectively communicate orally with both internal and external customers to include: Project Construction Management, Trades, Test Engineering, Engineering, SUPSHIPNN, and Ship’s Force.

  4. Above average writing skills in support of preparation of Fire Safety procedures and processes.

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 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.

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