Electrical Engineer II

HII

Electrical Engineer designing and testing electrical components for naval ships at HII. Responsible for maintenance and repair of control systems.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Hard Skills

PLC programminglogic developmentRoboticsmachine automationHuman Machine Interfaces (HMI)Network Communication Protocolselectrical schematicsmechanical schematicscontrols schematicstechnical support

Soft Skills

technical aptitudetroubleshootingmaintenancerepairdesigndevelopmenttestingproject managementleadershipcommunication

Tools & Technologies

electrical componentscontrol systemscomplex equipmentmachineryengineering service providerscontractorsshipyard facilitiesequipment designsystems designcommercial systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringABET accreditation

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringSoftware EngineeringComputer EngineeringMechatronicsindustrial systemsdomestic systemscommercial systemsnetwork systemselectrical systemsengineering design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks
Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes
Provides technical support for NNS low voltage electrical and controls systems
Responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of control systems, software for complex equipment and machinery
Directs work assignments of engineering service providers and contractors to design and construct shipyard facilities and equipment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
2 years of relevant exempt experience
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or Mechatronics is preferred
Knowledge and experience with PLC programming and logic development (various programming languages)
Robotics/machine automation
Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
Network Communication Protocols
Technical aptitude and understanding of both electrical and mechanical components and how they work together as a system
Development and/or interpretation of electrical, mechanical and controls schematics

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