Req ID: 50391

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 Requirements: Yes, 25%-50% of the time

Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start

Salary Range: $124,000.00 to $153,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

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. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

Job Description

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems,



instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

This position is an assignment in Adelaide, Australia. Beginning in March 2027, the initial contract period is two years, with the possibility of annual renewals thereafter.

The Engineer 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 USS 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:

- Help to identify US SIB gaps and the path to meet the projected demand.




- Help evaluate the AUS supply chain and its potential to close those gaps as well as meet the projected demand.
- Support a phased pilot manufacturing program with AUS suppliers to begin qualification of the AUS supply chain for VCS sustainment and AUKUS construction.
- Provide technical support to increase efficiency and expedite qualification timelines in the US supply base.
- Perform assessments to gauge a potential supplier's ability to meet Technical and Quality Management System requirements.
- Help drive the development of a detailed end-to-end process for qualifying new suppliers.
- Perform face‑to‑face communication and onsite supplier visits for events which may include such things as Supplier Technical Assessments (STAs), hold point inspections, test witnessing, and final product inspections.
- Analyze and document the capabilities and challenges of the potential suppliers.
- Help develop the roadmap for full qualification of suppliers.
- Work directly with suppliers to assist in qualification efforts of each wave of pilots from purchase order placement through delivery of parts.
- Conduct regular supplier visits to status POAM progress.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;

Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience;

Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with the development/manufacturing of the Virginia Class Submarine (VCS).
- Working experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably including Quality Management System (e.g. ISO 9001).
- Familiarity with Supplier Quality roles and r

📌 MECHANICAL ENGINEER 4/AUSTRALIA (Adelaide)
🏢 Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
📍 Adelaide