Designer Co-op — Shipbuilding

Job overview

The Designer Co-op — Shipbuilding role is onsite in Newport News, VA, and is part-time, with a commitment of up to 20 hours per week. The salary range is $37,000–$51,000 per year. The co-op supports Newport News Shipbuilding’s engineering and design work on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines. Working alongside designers, engineers, planners, and production teams, the student assists with technical drawings, models, layouts, and shipbuilding documentation. The role provides practical exposure to design software, shipboard systems, manufacturing processes, and design standards while contributing to construction and modernization projects.

What you'll do

• Assist with engineering drawings, schematics, and design documentation
• support 2D and 3D CAD modeling
• review specifications, calculations, and design requirements
• participate in design reviews with engineering, planning, operations, and quality teams
• conduct field verification aboard ships or in production areas
• assist with basic design issues and corrective actions
• learn and apply shipbuilding standards and safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

designer co-op

shipbuilding

newport news va

huntington ingalls industries

part-time student role

up to 20 hours weekly

cad

autocad

inventor

catia

siemens nx

technical drawings

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits listed include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans
• on-site health centers
• telemedicine
• wellness resources
• employee assistance
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• discounts and education scholarships. Eligibility and availability may vary.

Why this role

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, full-time students at a two-year college or university pursuing an associate degree in drafting and design or a related field, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5; unofficial transcripts are required.

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.