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HII

MGR Engineering 2 – Machinery

HII

Engineering Manager 2 leading a team for Propulsion Plant machinery and fleet support for US aircraft carriers. Overseeing the design and operations of critical machinery systems in the Nimitz and Ford Class fleets.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • support Propulsion Plant machinery for the United States aircraft carrier fleet (both Nimitz Class and Ford Class)
  • lead a team of 8 - 12 engineers
  • support turbines, diesel engines, generators, voltage regulators, motor controllers, governors, motors, pumps, reduction gears for main propulsion, and heat exchangers
  • own the design of Ford Class equipment while supporting the build, test, and installation on new aircraft carriers
  • support the Nimitz and Ford Class delivered fleet assets, from keeping the machinery operating with the Navy to supporting logistics, design improvements, and maintenance

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design
  • Master's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience
  • Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
  • Experience working with or working for the US Navy is beneficial, especially within the Nuclear Navy.
  • Experience with rotating machinery, power generation, controls, or heat exchangers is beneficial.
  • Prior professional leadership experience is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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
  • more

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Hard Skills & Tools
propulsion plant machineryturbinesdiesel enginesgeneratorsvoltage regulatorsmotor controllersgovernorsmotorspumpsheat exchangers
Soft Skills
leadershipteam managementcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in engineeringABET accredited program