ENGINEER 5 - AUKUS Location: Adelaide, N/A, Australia Date: Mar 5, 2025 Req ID: 41188 Team: K38 Advanced Submarine Programs 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 Requirement: Yes, 25%-50% of the time Clearance Required: Yes - Interim Clearance Required To Start **Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding** With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. 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. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you. **The Role** This position is an assignment in Adelaide, Australia. Beginning in March 2025, the initial contract period is two years, with the possibility of annual renewals thereafter up to 3 years. The position will require travel across Australia visiting and meeting with potential suppliers to support AUKUS. The chosen candidate will work collaboratively with the AUKUS In-Country Qualification Team (ICQT) supporting NNS to increase the capability, capacity, and resilience of the Trilateral Supplier Industrial Base (TSIB) to meet the increasing VIRGINIA Class Submarine (VCS) and SSN AUKUS Submarine production pace in the coming decades. An embedded US team will allow for rapid knowledge sharing, effective reach back actions and a collaborative supplier assessment and development program. The goal of these pilot programs is to begin qualifying vendors in time to support the expected construction on VCS submarines and SSN AUKUS. The US Naval nuclear shipbuilders, Electric Boat and Newport News Shipbuilding, are uniquely positioned to collaborate with the Australian (AUS) submarine enterprise to immediately begin the process of identifying, developing and qualifying Australian Suppliers using VCS products and procedures. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to, the following: • Identify US SIB gaps and the path to meet the projected demand. • Evaluate the AUS supply chain and it’s potential to close those gaps as well as meet the projected demand. • Identify a phased pilot manufacturing program with AUS suppliers to begin qualification of the AUS supply chain for VCS sustainment and AUKUS construction. • Develop a plan to establish an embedded supply chain and engineering team to support these qualification and uplift efforts. • Face-to-face communication and onsite supplier visits for events such as Supplier Technical Assessments (STAs), hold point inspections, test witnessing, and final product inspections. • Provide technical support to increase efficiency and expedite qualification timelines in the US supply base. • Lead, coordinate, and report the work of the supplier quality and operations engineering representatives. **Must Have** Bachelor’s Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience Master’s Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 9 years of experience. Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program. **Nice to Have** • Experience with the development of VIRGINIA Class Submarines (VCS), in particular engineering associated with mechanical systems design, construction, and troubleshooting. • Familiarity with the roles and responsibilities of engineers supporting supplier quality and new vendor development. • Ability to conduct supplier site visits and rate them as to production capability, technical aptitude, performance and delivery. • Above average communication and organizational skills. • Ability to talk with suppliers and represent the company on engineering technical topics, specifically those related to mechanical systems (pumps, valves, piping). **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. HII’s diverse 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. 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.** Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. 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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. **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 e-mail address. Additionally, you may also call **1-844-849-8463** for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding. ​