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Shipfitter SME - 17424
Shipfitter SME - 17424-February 2024
Virginia Beach
Feb 11, 2026
About Shipfitter SME - 17424

  Requisition Number: 17424

  Required Travel: 51 - 75%

  Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

  Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

  Level of Experience: Senior

  This opportunity resides with Fleet Sustainment, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. For 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. From small watercraft to submarines, combatants and aircraft carriers, our systems and maintenance experts help the Navy maintain a high state of readiness. And, we deploy with the most advanced technology and capability available.

  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.

  Who We Are

  At HII we build and maintain U.S. Navy readiness every day. Are you looking to join a team of professionals for a long term secure and rewarding employment opportunity? Then join our System Integration (SI) team whose accomplishments make a positive impact supporting the U.S. Navy and national defense!

  We are currently seeking a Structural/ Shipfitting Deck Lead to assist with fleet modernization. The selected Structural/ Shipfitting Deck Lead will be supporting our Systems Integrations department working on active class submarines, surface ships, and shore based communication facilities on various contracts such as Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command and Naval Surface Warfare Center. Selected candidates may be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around or out of the country when not assigned to a local task. Per Diem available based on location when on travel, travel and the company covers lodging expenses.

  What You Will Do

  Considered subject matter expert in technical specialty. May work directly with customer or customer representatives, attend meetings and deploy for special projects. Ability to manage, oversee, schedule and assign tasks to one or more multiple jobs. Installs, maintains, repairs and modifies structural components. Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance. Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time. Installs, upgrades and removes products ensuring coordinative engineering field change. Maintains effective customer communications and relations. May provide onsite training of customer support personnel.

  What You Must Have

  Strong ability to read and comprehend structural drawings.

  Must be driven and seeking progression. (This SME position is going to be a pipeline to a Team Lead role).

  Must understand all aspects of structural work to include welding processes and procedures.

  Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.

  Must be able to obtain and maintain a DBIDS/CAC badge.

  High School education, Trade School or equivalent, and 8 years of related experience, to include specific systems expertise.

  Must have at least 5 years’ experience in a leadership role.

  Bonus Points For...

  Prefer candidates with at least 10 years’ experience.

  Prefer candidates with an Active Secret clearance.

  Familiar with Pipefitting processes and procedures

  Prior submarine work strongly preferred.

  Familiar with shop prefabrications practices.

  Physical Requirements

  Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards,under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

  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 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.

  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.

  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 Technical Solutions.

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