Director of Engineering

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Director of Test Engineering managing Test Engineering team at Newport News Shipbuilding. Overseeing Test, Work Control and Ship Safety Program for U.S.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $211,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

responsible for the direct management of the Test Engineering team (E25)
execution of the Test, Work Control and Ship Safety Program
encompasses the 1)Topside and Combat Systems test programs for new construction and overhaul carriers 2) HM&E and Electronics test programs for Virginia Class Submarines and 3) Electronics, HM&E and Propulsion for submarine availabilities
work control program encompasses 1)Topside and Combat Systems work control programs for new construction and overhaul carriers 2) HM&E, Electronics and Propulsion test programs for Virginia Class Submarines and for submarine availabilities and 3) Database administration for work control for both Test Engineering (E25) and Nuclear Propulsion Test Engineering (E84)
Ship Safety Program is across all submarine product lines

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Engineering and 10 years engineering experience OR MS in Engineering and 8 years of relevant engineering experience
Candidate's degree must be from an ABET accredited program in the school of engineering.

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Test Program ExecutionEngineering PrinciplesDatabase AdministrationElectronics TestingHM&E TestingPropulsion TestingCombat Systems TestingTopside TestingNuclear Propulsion EngineeringSubmarine Availabilities