Engineer 5

HII

Engineer 5 serving as Associate Technical Fellow for Submarine Payload Systems at Newport News Shipbuilding. Supporting the SSN(X) next-generation attack submarine program with extensive engineering leadership.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in submarine design and undersea systems, particularly in launcher and payload systems, while effectively managing program execution and fostering collaboration across multiple organizations. Possesses strong mentorship abilities and a robust background in mechanical engineering with a focus on multidisciplinary interfaces.

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Submarine Launcher SystemsProgram ManagementMechanical EngineeringNAVSEA RelationshipsSECRET Clearance

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Hard Skills

Submarine Payload SystemsMechanical EngineeringProgram ManagementSystem Prototype DevelopmentShip Design Planning

Soft Skills

MentorshipCommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringABET Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Undersea SystemsNavy Working GroupsIntegrated Product TeamsSUBSAFETorpedoesMissilesUnmanned Vehicles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support submarine design programs as a subject matter expert in undersea systems, particularly for launcher and payload systems.
Act as an imbedded representative of the NNS Chief Engineer’s Office within the Future Submarine Design Program.
Provide mentorship/coaching to engineering supervisors, managers, and individual contributors.
Represent NNS as a lead in Navy working groups and integrated product teams.
Integrate and coordinate efforts between multiple organizations within the Navy, HII, industry and other participating activities.
Engage in frequent communication with Navy experts and program managers.
Serve as lead NNS representative to customers for major submarine design contracts.
Oversee program execution, ensuring near term work aligns with long term goals.
Guide programmatic planning of ship design from concept formulation to sea trials.
Bolster critical system prototype development efforts for innovated submarine technologies.
Coordinate work ongoing across multiple projects and programs to improve efficiency and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience
Master’s Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience
Ph.D. and 9 years of experience
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Detailed knowledge of submarine launchers and payload systems (torpedoes, missiles, countermeasures, unmanned vehicles).
Robust, multidisciplinary background in mechanical engineering and across interfaces with electrical, structural, systems, fluids, shock, and acoustics disciplines.
Program management experience for undersea system design.
Strong working relationships with NAVSEA Warfare Centers, Program Offices, and Tech Warrant Holders.
Understanding of submarine-specific special emphasis programs (e.g. SUBSAFE).
An active SECRET clearance is preferred, the ability to obtain a clearance is required.
Frequent travel to Navy and supplier facilities (up to 25%).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
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 benefits may vary depending on division or location.