Nuclear Engineering Technician 4 - 30954

HII's Mission Technologies division•Newport News, VA

21h•$68,323 - $82,963•Onsite

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies’ Nuclear Propulsion Overhaul Engineering Department supports complex overhaul efforts for aircraft carriers and submarines. The Nuclear Engineering Technician provides engineering solutions, prepares detailed technical direction, and delivers hands-on waterfront support to modernize and upgrade reactor plant mechanical systems during major maintenance availabilities. The role supports engineers and project teams engaged in nuclear propulsion overhaul and modernization. Work includes gathering, maintaining, formatting, and analyzing technical data; supporting engineering evaluations; preparing engineering documentation and project deliverables; performing detailed calculations; and using computer-based tools for engineering design, planning, and execution. The technician may also conduct tests, document results, and help evaluate and resolve engineering challenges. The position requires shipboard and shop-floor support as needed, including evaluating technical issues and coordinating their resolution. The technician collaborates with engineering, production, quality assurance, and customer stakeholders to meet technical requirements, schedules, and program objectives, while supporting safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The position is in a waterfront office work environment and requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity.

Requirements

Associate degree or other two-year technical degree in a related discipline and 6 years of related experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent and 8 years of related 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 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 and ability to develop clear, accurate work instructions, procedures, and technical documentation.
Ability to collaborate and coordinate 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 performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with technical and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to engineers and project teams working on nuclear propulsion overhaul and modernization activities.
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 engineering evaluations and resolution of 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.
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 engineering tasks and projects from planning and development through execution, closeout, and delivery.
Collaborate with engineering, production, quality assurance, and customer stakeholders to meet technical requirements, schedules, and program objectives.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.