About the Role
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING MANAGER 2
Location:
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Date: Mar 27, 2026
Req ID: 46292
Team: E35 SUBMARINE ENGINEERING - ADVANCED CAPABILITIES
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: Yes, up to 10% of the time
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
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. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
This position will be part of Department E35 - Future Submarine Design and will support a variety of programs such as SSN(X), SSN-AUKUS, and other Undersea Warfare Programs. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Proficiency in Cameo Systems Modeler with working knowledge of SysML and/or UML for system architecture model development and maintenance.
• Experience establishing or maturing MBSE methodologies, modeling standards, and model governance processes within an engineering organization.
• Familiarity with MBSE-informed requirements traceability, interface definition, and functional decomposition in support of concept and preliminary design activities.
• Knowledge of DoD/Navy MBSE initiatives and alignment with NAVSEA digital engineering strategies.
Leadership & Team Development
• Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and grow systems engineering teams, including identifying skill gaps and establishing MBSE training and development pathways.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization across design, analysis, test, and integration disciplines.
Program & Technical Leadership
• Experience interfacing with government customers, program offices, or integrated product teams (IPTs) in a technical leadership capacity.
• Familiarity with submarine or complex naval platform design, including HM&E systems, combat systems integration, or ship systems engineering.
Additional
• INCOSE CSEP certification a plus.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design; Master's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.