NNS Talent Acquisition is hosting an engineering hiring event on Sept. 22 for graduating seniors and alumni of select historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the mid-Atlantic.

Select schools include Bluefield State University, Elizabeth City State University, Hampton University, Howard University, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina A&T State University, South Carolina State University, University of the District of Columbia, University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Virginia State University.

This event is for entry-level engineering opportunities in the Engineering and Design (E&D) Division. Qualified external candidates who apply will be invited for the opportunity to network with E&D and an in-person interview. The deadline to apply to be invited to participate is Sept. 8. NNS is covering the travel and lodging costs for non-local participants.

NNS is offering engineering graduates who are hired:

• Exciting and challenging work engineering the most complex ships in the world.
• Starting pay now more than $71,000.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus.
• $5,000 for relocation for graduates who live 50 or more miles from Newport News.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement for graduate school.
• Remote work options for select positions.
• 401K company match and more.

To learn more about each position for this hiring event, visit www.buildyourcareer.com and search by division Newport News Shipbuilding for positions:

• Electrical engineer 1 (Req #33760)
• Electromechanical engineer 1 (Req #33761)
• Mechanical engineer 1 (Req #33762)
• Software engineer 1 (Req #33766)
• Structural engineer 1 (Req #33763)
• Systems test engineer 1 (Req #33765)
• Naval architect 1 (Req #33764)

NNS employees are encouraged to share this hiring event opportunity. Employees who refer an engineer 1 (ABET required) candidate who is hired could be eligible for a $1,000 employee referral cash bonus award. For more info on how to refer someone, visit https://hii.com/careers/nns-referral-program.