Newport News Shipbuilding Careers
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The Mission Starts With Us
Newport News Shipbuilding designs, builds and refuels U.S. Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and is one of only two shipyards capable of designing and building nuclear-powered submarines. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, we are the state’s largest industrial employer, with more than 26,000 shipbuilders in Virginia and at an additional site in South Carolina. Together, we collaborate at the forefront of technology, manufacturing and integration to build the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.
Join The Mission
Build your career while serving our inspiring mission. We’re looking for people ready to be a part of something bigger than themselves, bringing their best talent and skills to solve important problems in service of each other, our nation and freedom around the world.
Build Your Career in the Lowcountry: Charleston Operations
Located on 45 acres along the Cooper River in Goose Creek, South Carolina, NNS Charleston Operations supports the construction of nuclear-powered submarine and aircraft carrier modules and structures.
NNS Charleston Operations offers a range of opportunities in skilled trades, engineering and more. Our team is growing. Do you see yourself building ships in South Carolina's Lowcountry?
American Shipbuilders
“As a shipbuilder, I have a great sense of pride knowing that I am playing a part in our national defense and protecting the very things that make America so special.”
A.J. Hamilton
Newport News Shipbuilder
“It’s a good company, and I just enjoy coming to work every day.”
Johnnie Rainey
Newport News Shipbuilder
“We do a huge service to our nation’s military. We would like to ensure their safety because they’re ensuring our safety.”
JaKayla Thigpen
Newport News Shipbuilder
Career Benefits and Beyond
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- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
- Savings plan option (401k)
- Tuition assistance
Work/Life Balance
- Paid holiday and time off
- On-site health and wellness centers
- Career coaching, mentoring and development
- Resources through the Employee Assistance Program
Serving our Community
Whether it’s spending time after hours to mentor the next generation of shipbuilders or helping construct a house for a local family, our shipbuilding team is proud to give back to the community that we call home.
In the last year, we donated thousands of items for local back-to-school drives, built houses with Habitat for Humanity, volunteered at food banks and participated in numerous military/veteran job fair and career events. Our volunteer program NNS Gives is here to help you contribute your time and skills to a cause you care about by offering a variety of community volunteer projects and hands-on engagement opportunities.
Grow Within NNS
Newport News Shipbuilding is often referred to as a small city due to the range of careers required to build aircraft carriers and submarines.
There are abundant opportunities for current shipbuilders who are interested in growing with the company or seeking a new career path with NNS.
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