Req ID: 50317
Team: E35 SUBMARINE ENGINEERING - ADVANCED CAPABILITIES
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirements: Yes, up to 10% of the time
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: $124,000.00 to $153,000.00
The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range
The Role
Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) is seeking a skilled and experienced Systems Engineer to lead the development and implementation of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) on the SSNX Program. The SSNX program is a future class fast-attack nuclear powered submarine being designed to replace the Virginia Class and Seawolf Class boats.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the implementation of systems engineering on SSNX future class fast-attack nuclear powered submarine across the systems lifecycle including requirements development and management, verification and validation, and systems architecting.
• Lead the development and refinement of MBSE processes, frameworks, and best practices to be applied on the SSNX program.
• Collaborate with discipline engineering teams, program management, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with customer needs.
• Drive the adoption and execution of MBSE methodologies across programs to enhance efficiency and decision making.
• Collaborate and perform within a cross-functional team with other Engineers/Designers across Departments.
• Mentor early career systems engineers.
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master's Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience;
Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Nice to Have
• Proficiency with MBSE Tools (Cameo, Cradle, DOORS, etc.).
• Experience with program management and maintaining cost, schedule and performance goals.
• Experience with digital engineering practices, data integration and model management processes.
• Systems Engineering certifications: INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP), OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP), etc.
• Interested in solving challenging problems
• Self-starter, proficient communicator, and active listener
• Persistent in the pursuit of achieving successful results
• Active contributor - facilitating larger system outlook and solutions
• Contributes to a methodical problem solving approach
• Significant interest in learning from others.
• Significant experience working within a team, collecting and organizing multiple contributions.
Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: 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, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
