Designer Co-op
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Designer Co-op
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Naval shipbuilding and defense technologies
Req ID: 49331
Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Part-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirements: No
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: $37,000.00 to $51,000.00
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. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Designer Co-Op position provides students with hands-on experience supporting the design, development, and production of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines. This role works alongside experienced designers, engineers, planners, and production teams to assist with creating and revising detailed technical drawings, 3D models, layouts, and shipbuilding documentation used in construction and modernization efforts.
The co-op will gain exposure to shipboard systems, modeling standards, manufacturing processes, and design software while contributing to real-world projects in a fast-paced industrial environment.
This position requires a commitment to work up to 20 hours a week.
Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to apply:
Unofficial transcripts are required when applying. Failure to upload transcripts at time of application will result in automatic disqualification.
• Assist in the development and modification of engineering drawings, schematics, and design documentation for shipbuilding programs.
• Support designers and engineers with 2D and 3D modeling activities using CAD software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, CATIA, Siemens NX, or other 2D or 3D design software.
• Review technical specifications, calculations, and design requirements to ensure compliance with company and Navy standards.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional departments including engineering, planning, operations, and quality assurance.
• Conduct field verification aboard ships or within production areas to validate dimensions, equipment locations, and installation requirements.
• Assist with resolving basic design issues and supporting corrective actions during production and installation phases.
• Learn and apply shipbuilding standards, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Typical Areas of Design /Support across Submarine & Carrier Programs:
A Designer Co-Op may support teams in areas such as:
• Structural Design
• Electrical Design
• Machinery/ Mechanical Design
• Pipe Design
• HVAC Design
• Hull Outfitting Design
• 3D Modeling
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
Naval shipbuilding and defense technologies
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) designs, builds, and maintains advanced ships and defense technologies for national security. It operates through three divisions: Ingalls Shipbuilding and Newport News Shipbuilding, which construct ships such as aircraft carriers, amphibious assault ships, destroyers, and other naval assets for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, and Mission Technologies, which develops cybersecurity, unmanned systems, and C5ISR solutions using artificial intelligence and machine learning to support military operations. The company combines traditional naval shipbuilding with advanced tech like space operations, electronic warfare, and autonomous systems across land, sea, and air. This makes HII different from competitors by integrating end-to-end ship construction with high-tech defense solutions under one umbrella. Its goal is to help maintain global security and national defense by delivering reliable ships and integrated defense technologies to customers.
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