Entry Level Designer (Designer 1) - 28289

HII's Mission Technologies division•Newport News, VA

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. We are seeking a talented and creative Designer 1 to join our team at HII. The Designer 1 will work closely with other designers, engineers, and project managers to develop and design innovative solutions for our clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating exceptional designs.

Requirements

Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 0 years experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years related experience.
Candidate must have electrical or electronics experience and or training.
Candidate must have the ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
Candidate must have excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Candidate must have ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Candidate must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with shipboard systems and operations
Have proficiency in AutoCAD
Strong understanding of design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes

Responsibilities

Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM or CATIA.
Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal.
Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications.
Exclude classifications in which incumbents predominantly perform drafting assignments.