Nuclear Engineering Technician 3 - 30955

HII's Mission Technologies division•Newport News, VA

4d•$62,026 - $75,316

About The Position

This role supports the U.S. Navy’s nuclear propulsion overhaul and modernization work within HII Mission Technologies’ Nuclear Propulsion Overhaul Engineering Department. The technician helps develop engineering solutions, prepare technical work instructions, and provide direct waterfront support for reactor plant mechanical system upgrades and maintenance. The work contributes to the reliability and readiness of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines and is performed in accordance with the quality, safety, and accountability standards of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The technician provides technical support to engineers and project teams by gathering, maintaining, formatting, and analyzing technical data; supporting engineering evaluations; preparing project documentation and deliverables; performing calculations; and using computer-based tools for design, planning, and execution. The position may also involve conducting tests, documenting results, and assisting with engineering problem evaluation and resolution. Hands-on support aboard ships and field execution support are required as needed. The position requires experience with Navy Work Authorization Forms and Tag Outs using eSOMS, the ability to work in a shipboard environment, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Confidential Security Clearance. Work is normally performed in a waterfront office environment, with shipboard work as required. The position is full-time and hourly/non-exempt, with 0–10% required travel and an anticipated salary range of $62,026–$75,316.

Requirements

Associate degree or other two-year technical degree in a related discipline and 3 years of experience, or high school diploma/equivalent and 5 years of related DoD/USN experience.
Experience with Navy Work Authorization Forms and Tag Outs using eSOMS.
Ability to work in a shipboard environment.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain a Confidential Security Clearance.
Proficiency in interpreting technical specifications, engineering drawings, schematics, and work requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior operational and maintenance experience aboard U.S. Navy aircraft carriers or submarines.
Experience supporting Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program operations, maintenance, or overhaul activities.
Ability to develop work packages, define project scope, and identify required materials and resources.
Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to develop clear and accurate work instructions, procedures, and technical documentation.
Ability to collaborate and coordinate effectively with waterfront trades, engineering personnel, and production teams to ensure work follows established processes and standards.
Ability to provide deckplate oversight and field support to ensure work is safe, efficient, and compliant with technical and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to engineers and project teams engaged in nuclear propulsion overhaul and modernization.
Gather, maintain, format, and analyze technical data and support engineering evaluations.
Prepare engineering documentation, reports, procedures, technical work instructions, drawings, schematics, flow charts, and other project deliverables.
Perform detailed calculations, analyze technical information, and use computer-based tools to support engineering design, planning, and execution.
Conduct tests, document results, and provide technical support during evaluation and resolution of engineering challenges.
Research, plan, and develop processes, tooling solutions, and material requirements for nuclear propulsion work.
Develop technical work instructions, procedures, repair plans, and troubleshooting documentation for overhaul and modernization activities.
Provide waterfront and shop-floor support by evaluating technical issues, coordinating resolutions, and supporting successful work execution.
Identify, investigate, and implement solutions to engineering and production challenges.
Manage projects and engineering tasks from planning and development through execution, closeout, and final delivery.
Collaborate with engineering, production, quality assurance, and customer stakeholders to achieve technical requirements, schedules, and program objectives.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
Provide hands-on work aboard ships and field execution support as necessary.