Design Lead – Engineer Logistics

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Lead and manage the front end Design Agent workflow from requirements intake through planning, development, technical review, QA review, submission, tracking, and closeout .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeVirginia Beach • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $78,897 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing front-end design workflows, including technical documentation and compliance with Navy and NAVSEA standards. Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate projects, and implement process improvements in a fast-paced digital environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Drawing DevelopmentConfiguration ManagementActive Secret ClearanceLeadership in Technical DesignNavy Standards Compliance

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Hard Skills

Technical DocumentationDesign DocumentationWorkflow ManagementProblem SolvingProject Coordination

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMentoringResponsivenessAccountability

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft OfficeAdobe AcrobatBluebeam

Industry Keywords

Navy InstallationsNAVSEA StandardsPlanning Yard ProcessesShip AlterationsDesign Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the front end Design Agent workflow from requirements intake through planning, development, technical review, QA review, submission, tracking, and closeout
Develop, revise, and coordinate SIDs, ICDs, drawings, layouts, sketches, redlines, and associated documentation supporting Navy installations and alterations
Validate project scope, design inputs, technical data, milestones, ownership, and approvals; resolve missing or conflicting information
Coordinate with engineering, QA, program management, production, Planning Yard representatives, customers, and document control
Maintain configuration control, revision history, document accuracy, and traceability within the approved system of record
Manage trackers, engineering logs, action items, risks, workflow metrics, and project due dates; provide status updates to leadership
Prepare or coordinate LARs, DMS requests, eForms uploads, technical data packages, minutes, and reports
Participate in design reviews, ship checks, site surveys, planning meetings, and readiness reviews; document decisions and follow-up actions
Ensure compliance with Navy, NAVSEA, shipyard, Planning Yard, and program procedures
Identify workflow bottlenecks and recurring challenges; implement process improvements
Provide daily leadership, technical guidance, workload coordination, and mentoring to Design Agents and support personnel
Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced digital environment supporting distributed teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s in related field; or 3 years relevant experience with Master’s in related field; or 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
Experience developing or managing technical drawings and design documentation for installation, alteration, shipboard, industrial, or DoD work
Working knowledge of SIDs, ICDs, drawing development practices, configuration management, and formal review and approval workflows
Knowledge of applicable Navy and NAVSEA standards, technical requirements, and procedures
Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam
Ability to interpret technical requirements, drawings, specifications, field conditions, and stakeholder inputs and translate them into complete and accurate design documentation
Experience with ownership, organization, problem solving ability, communication skills, and follow through
Ability to work independently in a remote/digital environment while maintaining responsiveness and accountability
Must have an Active Secret Clearance
Leadership or workflow owner experience in a technical design environment
Experience with Navy training systems, ship alterations, Planning Yard processes, ship checks, or installation design packages
Experience with record selected drawings, drawing baselines, and formal Navy submission processes
Familiarity with major shipyard standards such as Ingalls Shipbuilding
Demonstrated ability to improve technical or administrative workflows

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood education scholarships
Post-secondary education scholarships
Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be offered for qualified positions
Educational and training programs for continual career growth