Project Engineer 5

Job overview

The Project Engineer 5 is an onsite role based in Newport News, VA, with a salary range of $144,000 to $181,000 per year. This position supports the Newport News Shipbuilding division's aircraft carrier engineering team. This role exists to lead engineering efforts for aircraft carrier programs. It contributes to the company's mission by serving as the single engineering representative for design, customer support, and waterfront construction support, ensuring technical requirements are met within cost and schedule constraints.

What you'll do

• Lead engineering and design for aircraft carrier programs
• interface with government customers and vendors
• initiate and conduct ship checks
• lead product development
• provide waterfront construction support
• manage requirements and risk.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

newport news va

project engineer

engineering

shipbuilding

leadership

aircraft carrier

defense

$144k-$181k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, 401K match, tuition reimbursement, on-site health center.

Why this role

Relocation assistance available; high-level leadership role.

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.