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Assistant Chief Test Engineer (Engineer Systems Test 3)
Newport News, United States
Date: Oct 15, 2025
Location: Newport News, VA, Virginia, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 25839
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $85,686.00 - $92,206.40
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.
As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.
For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.
HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Who We Are
HII Mission Technologies Newport News Direct Support is seeking a dedicated candidate to join our CVN Electronics Test Engineering team at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia.
This is a critical role that requires you to quickly qualify as an Assistant Chief Test Engineer (ACTE) or Chief Test Engineer (CTE) within your first six months to provide essential support for Combat Systems and CVN Electronics Test Engineering. This is a fast-paced opportunity for a qualified professional.
What You Will Do
- Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints.
- Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems.
- Coordinates integrated testing activities.
- Reviews and evaluates test requirements to insure completeness of test program.
- Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.
- Responsible for the correct/accurate and timely scoping of AWP items during the planning evolution.
- Active participant in Test Planning meetings.
- Responsible for clearing government work and certifying final delivery requirements. The role demands deep operational knowledge of U.S. Naval Surface C5I systems and Precision Aircraft Landing Systems.
What You Must Have
- 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
- Candidate must possess or be able to successfully attain Electronics Test Lead Test Engineer (LTE) Qualification (CVN 78 or CVN 68 Class) within the first six months of onboarding.
- Candidate should be able to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers including Waterfront Construction Management, Design Engineering, Test Engineering, SUPSHIP, NAVSEA, SPAWAR, NAVAIR, ISEA and Ship's Force.
- Candidate should have good leadership skills and project management experience (test coordination, resource planning, budgeting and test scheduling).
- Candidate must have an understanding of test requirements and ability to provide inputs for the Basis of Estimate (BOE).
- Candidate must have excellent writing skills to write technical reports and perform the final Engineering Reviews of test procedures.
- Candidate must have technical experience to direct, manage, and certify complex pier-side and at-sea combat systems testing.
- Candidate must have an Active Secret Clearance.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience as a CVN CSMO or CVN Combat Systems Division Officer making critical decisions about manning, production goals and schedule for one or more of the following divisions; CS6 RADAR Division, CS7 Weapons Division, CS8 IC Division and/or CS9 RF Communications Division.
- CVN78 Class qualification preferred.
Physical Requirements
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as 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 and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
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