Newport News Shipbuilding Careers

A DIVISION OF HII

THE MISSION STARTS
WITH US.

KEEP EXPLORING

We are currently building the new Ford-class aircraft carriers and Virginia-class fast-attack submarines, and performing Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) on Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. We provide fleet services for our ships worldwide. Founded as the Chesapeake Dry Dock and Construction Co. in 1886, Newport News Shipbuilding has built more than 800 naval and commercial ships. Our facilities in Newport News span more than 550 acres, strategically positioned in one of the great harbors of the East Coast of the United States.

In Service of the
Nation

We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Together we’re collaborating at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. We build the most advanced ships using our expertise in nuclear propulsion, naval design and manufacturing.

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In Service of
the Nation

We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Together we’re collaborating at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

We build the most advanced ships using our expertise in nuclear propulsion, naval design and manufacturing. We are currently building the new Ford-class aircraft carriers and Virginia-class fast-attack submarines, and performing Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) on Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. We provide fleet services for our ships worldwide. Founded as the Chesapeake Dry Dock and Construction Co. in 1886, Newport News Shipbuilding has built more than 800 naval and commercial ships. Our facilities in Newport News span more than 550 acres, strategically positioned in one of the great harbors of the East Coast of the United States.

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In Service of the Nation

We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Together we’re collaborating at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. We build the most advanced ships using our expertise in nuclear propulsion, naval design and manufacturing.

We are currently building the new Ford-class aircraft carriers and Virginia-class fast-attack submarines, and performing Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) on Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. We provide fleet services for our ships worldwide. Founded as the Chesapeake Dry Dock and Construction Co. in 1886, Newport News Shipbuilding has built more than 800 naval and commercial ships. Our facilities in Newport News span more than 550 acres, strategically positioned in one of the great harbors of the East Coast of the United States.

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About NNS

We’re the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the largest shipbuilding company in the United States, employing more than 25,000 of the 43,000 total people who work across HII – including third-, fourth-, and even fifth-generation shipbuilders.

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Location

Our primary work location is Newport News, Virginia

Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School

The Apprentice School, founded in 1919 and located at Newport News Shipbuilding is the preeminent apprenticeship in the nation, offering apprenticeships in 19 shipbuilding disciplines and 8 advanced programs of study. The school offers apprentices the opportunity to earn college credit, receive competitive pay and benefits, and learn a trade. Learn more

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About NNS

We’re the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the largest shipbuilding company in the United States, employing more than 25,000 of the 43,000 total people who work across HII – including third-, fourth-, and even fifth-generation shipbuilders.

Location

Our primary work location is Newport News, Virginia

Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School

The Apprentice School, founded in 1919 and located at Newport News Shipbuilding is the preeminent apprenticeship in the nation, offering apprenticeships in 19 shipbuilding disciplines and 8 advanced programs of study. The school offers apprentices the opportunity to earn college credit, receive competitive pay and benefits, and learn a trade. Learn more

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Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School

The Apprentice School, founded in 1919 and located at Newport News Shipbuilding is the preeminent apprenticeship in the nation, offering apprenticeships in 19 shipbuilding disciplines and 8 advanced programs of study. The school offers apprentices the opportunity to earn college credit, receive competitive pay and benefits, and learn a trade. Learn more

Location

Our primary work location is Newport News, Virginia

Inside Newport News

For a flavor of what it’s like to work for HII at Newport News Shipbuilding, check out xxx playlist.

About NNS

We’re the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the largest shipbuilding company in the United States, employing more than 25,000 of the 43,000 total people who work across HII – including third-, fourth-, and even fifth-generation shipbuilders.

In Service of you

Come build your career at Newport News Shipbuilding. We’re looking for people ready to serve something bigger than themselves, bringing their best talent and efforts to solve important problems and work hard, all in service of each other, our nation, and freedom around the world. We need you – engineers and skilled trades, project managers and software developers, mechanics, fitters and designers, welders and solution architects. You might be a fifth-generation shipbuilder or this might be the first day you’ve heard of Newport News Shipbuilding or HII – at all levels of training, education, experience – all are welcome to come and build your career while serving our inspiring mission. 

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In Service of you

Come build your career at Newport News Shipbuilding. We’re looking for people ready to serve something bigger than themselves, bringing their best talent and efforts to solve important problems and work hard, all in service of each other, our nation, and freedom around the world. We need you – engineers and skilled trades, project managers and software developers, mechanics, fitters and designers, welders and solution architects. You might be a fifth-generation shipbuilder or this might be the first day you’ve heard of Newport News Shipbuilding or HII – at all levels of training, education, experience – all are welcome to come and build your career while serving our inspiring mission. 

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In Service of you

Come build your career at Newport News Shipbuilding. We’re looking for people ready to serve something bigger than themselves, bringing their best talent and efforts to solve important problems and work hard, all in service of each other, our nation, and freedom around the world. We need you – engineers and skilled trades, project managers and software developers, mechanics, fitters and designers, welders and solution architects. You might be a fifth-generation shipbuilder or this might be the first day you’ve heard of Newport News Shipbuilding or HII – at all levels of training, education, experience – all are welcome to come and build your career while serving our inspiring mission. 

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Jennifer Boykin

COMMUNITY SERVICE

“Newport News shipbuilders continue to provide unwavering support for our communities, often finding new and innovative ways to do so. Their contributions are helping to create a brighter future for us all.”

-Jennifer Boykin, President, Newport News Shipbuilding

At Newport News Shipbuilding we take seriously the opportunity to serve the community in ways beyond being a source of dynamic careers and stable jobs. For example, in the last year, we donated over 25,000 items for local back to school drives, built houses with Habitat for Humanity, volunteered at food banks, and participated or sponsored in more than 150 military/veteran job fair and career events.

Jennifer Boykin

COMMUNITY SERVICE

“Newport News shipbuilders continue to provide unwavering support for our communities, often finding new and innovative ways to do so. Their contributions are helping to create a brighter future for us all.”

-Jennifer Boykin, President, Newport News Shipbuilding

At Newport News Shipbuilding we take seriously the opportunity to serve the community in ways beyond being a source of dynamic careers and stable jobs. For example, in the last year, we donated over 25,000 items for local back to school drives, built houses with Habitat for Humanity, volunteered at food banks, and participated or sponsored in more than 150 military/veteran job fair and career events.

find your career

At HII, there is room for everyone, choose your specialty and we will show you the positions that best fit your profile.

Our professional teams provide strategic support and direction across our business divisions and corporate functions. Build your career in the areas of accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security and more.

Maritime Engineering and Naval Architecture, Software and Systems Engineering, AI and Machine Learning, Cyber and Intelligence, Nuclear and Environmental Services. Apply engineering principles and systematic methods to develop programs and operating data. We design and integrate a variety of system solutions to give America’s service members an edge in their missions.

Software and Systems Engineering, AI and Machine Learning, Cyber and Intelligence, Nuclear and Environmental Services. Apply engineering principles and systematic methods to develop programs and operating data. We design and integrate various system solutions to give America’s service members an edge in their missions.

In today’s tech-driven world, are engineering and technology team are accelerating national security solutions, ensuring the warfighters of the United States and its allies have the strategic advantage wherever they may be. We are comprised of over 7,000 employees each working together on pushing the limits from the bottom of the ocean, to the ends of space.

 

Working on the greatest machines man has ever made, HII gives you the opportunity to make a difference each day while we make a difference with you. HII invests more than $110 million annually in workforce development, education and training initiatives. With two major shipbuilding facilities in Virginia and Mississippi, you’ll be part of a community where you work and live.

As a company, HII contributes to various charitable programs and sponsors events that benefit community organizations and nonprofits, with particular attention to education, veterans, and the environment.

HII gives priority to our skilled workforce. We have space for Electricians, Joiners, Insulators, Machinists (inside & outside), Painters, Pipefitters, Pipewelders, Riggers, Sheetmetal Workers, Welders, and more.

Learn more about the:
NNS MARINE TRADES TRAINEE PROGRAMS

HII is seeking dynamic, energetic retired or separated service members to support our government customers. We need and value your talents to support overall operations, develop mission solutions, design, build, modernize and sustain platforms, and support continuous combat capabilities.

As a top employer for vets, HII salutes the more than 8,000 men and women who make up our workforce who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Thank you for your service to our nation, then and now.

HII was recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor for successfully recruiting, hiring and retaining veterans., Newport news Shipbuilding is a certified Virginia Values Veterans certified employer.

HII was awarded the 2023 Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing (HIRE) Vets Medallion Award. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor is the only federal-level veterans’ employment award that recognizes a company or organization’s exemplary commitment to veteran hiring, retention and professional development.

We embrace diversity, starting with our future leaders. Bring your education, curiosity and ideas to the forefront with an internship or career with HII. Involved and solving problems from the start, tackling the hard problems in technology.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

“Newport News shipbuilders continue to provide unwavering support for our communities, often finding new and innovative ways to do so. Their contributions are helping to create a brighter future for us all.”

-Jennifer Boykin, President, Newport News Shipbuilding

Jennifer Boykin

At Newport News Shipbuilding we take seriously the opportunity to serve the community in ways beyond being a source of dynamic careers and stable jobs. For example, in the last year, we donated over 25,000 items for local back to school drives, built houses with Habitat for Humanity, volunteered at food banks, and participated or sponsored in more than 150 military/veteran job fair and career events.

BENEFITS

For full details, visit HIIBenefits.com. Our benefits include:

  • Paid Holidays (including Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day)
  • Vacation and/or Paid Time Off
  • Bereavement Leave
  • On-site Health & Wellness Center
  • Free On-site Fitness Classes
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Options
  • Family Medical Leave (eligible after one year of service)
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Competitive Pay
  • Jury Duty/Witness Pay
  • Employee Discounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Savings Plan Options (401K)
  • Long Service & Retirement Awards

BUILD YOUR CAREER

HII invests more than $110 million annually in workforce development, education and training initiatives. These initiatives begin by supporting early childhood education programs and continue with STEM investments in elementary, middle and high schools. It also includes the apprentice schools in Virginia and Mississippi and our academic partnerships with colleges and universities.

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Development and Training

The Apprentice School, founded in 1919 and located at Newport News Shipbuilding is the preeminent apprenticeship in the nation, offering apprenticeships in 19 shipbuilding disciplines and 8 advanced programs of study. The school offers apprentices the opportunity to earn college credit, receive competitive pay and benefits, and learn a trade. Learn More.

EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS

  • African American Shipbuilders Association (AASA) 
  • Asian & Pacific Islander Shipbuilding Association (APSA) 
  • Generational Integration Focus Team (GIFT) 
  • Veteran Employee Resource Team (VERT) 
  • Hispanic Outreach & Leadership Alliance (HOLA) 
  • Women in Shipbuilding Enterprise (WISE) 
  • Shipbuilding Women Engineers (SWE) 
  • Ingalls Shipbuilders Equality Alliance (ISEA) 
  • Ingalls Shipbuilders Health is a Priority (iSHIP)

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