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HII

Engineer, Systems Test

HII

. Synthesize customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions within technical, schedule, and cost constraints .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $89,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Synthesize customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions within technical, schedule, and cost constraints
  • Develop and direct comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for completing systems
  • Coordinate integrated testing activities
  • Review and evaluate test requirements for completeness of the test program
  • Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare system-level evaluations
  • Conduct integrated mechanical systems testing on Virginia Class Submarines
  • Perform system activation, lineup verification, operational checks, and performance validation
  • Diagnose system-level issues across pumps, valves, actuators, hydraulic components, seawater systems, chilled water systems, and auxiliary machinery
  • Analyze pressure, flow, vibration, noise, and equipment response data
  • Identify abnormal system behavior, isolate discrepancies, validate system interfaces, and confirm correct operation
  • Maintain configuration control during test evolutions
  • Document test results and deficiencies
  • Coordinate troubleshooting with Engineering, Production, Planning, and technical vendors
  • Communicate with Navy test personnel and waterfront teams via email, phone, and in-person meetings
  • Use Microsoft Office, Teamcenter, engineering databases, and Test Engineering documentation systems for testing, discrepancy tracking, and certification readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • ABET Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience; OR Master’s Degree and 0 years of relevant professional experience; OR Professional Development Program (PDP) NNS Apprentice Certificate
  • Knowledge of shipboard seawater, freshwater, drainage, or general service piping systems
  • Understanding of NAVSEA standards for cleanliness, inspection, testing, and material controls
  • Familiarity with pumps, valves, heat exchangers, strainers, and pressure regulators
  • Understanding of integrated test program structure, test event lifecycle, and system readiness criteria
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
  • Proficiency in pressure tests, flushing operations, leak checks, and component functional verification
  • Competency reading P&IDs, piping schematics, and mechanical drawings
  • Technical documentation skills, including test logs, discrepancy reports, and retest planning
  • Ability to lead small test or troubleshooting teams
  • Ability to work independently with moderate supervision
  • Compliance with safety requirements, WAF processes, and configuration control
  • Ability to work in confined spaces, on ladders, and in industrial areas
  • Ability to support high-tempo operations associated with test milestones and Sea Trials
  • Prior experience testing or maintaining mechanical, seawater, potable water, or drainage systems
  • Experience supporting shipboard or industrial test events
  • Experience coordinating with Engineering, Production, Planning, and vendors
  • Experience documenting technical results under a formal test program
  • Experience supporting readiness reviews, turnover events, or at-sea testing is highly valued

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Relocation assistance
  • Medical plan choices
  • Prescription drug plan choices
  • Dental plan choices
  • 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 education scholarships
  • Post-secondary education scholarships
  • Educational and training programs for continual career growth