Engineering Co-op — Spring 2027

Job overview

The Engineering Co-op — Spring 2027 role is onsite in Newport News, VA, and requires up to 20 hours per week. The salary range is $52,000–$75,000 per year. The co-op supports Newport News Shipbuilding, which builds U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines. The program gives students practical engineering work experience and assignments based on their goals and company needs. Co-ops assist engineers and project managers with design and analysis across possible submarine, aircraft carrier, nuclear, or operations assignments, contributing to current projects while developing workplace experience.

What you'll do

• Assist professional engineers and project managers with design and analysis based on project needs
• accept assignments across possible submarine, aircraft carrier, nuclear, or operations divisions
• demonstrate flexibility and willingness to take varied assignments
• some positions may require access to work sites aboard ships under construction or overhaul.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

engineering co-op

spring 2027

newport news va

huntington ingalls industries

part-time student role

up to 20 hours weekly

engineering design

engineering analysis

aircraft carrier

submarine

nuclear engineering

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 four-year college or university who have completed freshman year, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5; engineering majors must be in ABET-accredited programs and unofficial transcripts are required.

About the employer

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