Job Details US Citizenship Required: YesFull-TimeShift: MultipleRelocation: Relocation assistance will be availableVirtual/Telework Opportunity: No – not eligible for teleworkTravel Requirements: Yes, 10%-25% of the timeClearance Required: No – Clearance Not Required to StartSalary Range: $59,675.20 to $62,067.20Company Overview 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 ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers, software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.The Role This job listing is for recent or upcoming 2026 high school graduates. Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is offering a $500 sign‑on bonus and a $500 relocation bonus to trade trainee hires that live 50 miles or greater from Newport News, VA. The position is for candidates with no trades experience willing to complete three weeks of unpaid training in shipfitting, or for those who already hold a certificate in a related trade. The training program is unpaid, 3 weeks (120 hours), operating 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday–Friday. Certificates in welding (SMAW, GMAW), plasma cutting, oxy‑fuel cutting, construction maintenance, carpentry, auto body, or sheet metal fabrication may waive the trainee program.Our marine trades training (MTT) programs are offered once a month at Camp Community College (Suffolk, VA), Virginia Peninsula Community College (Hampton, VA), or Tidewater Community College (Portsmouth, VA). Courses are 120 hours long.Shipfitters fabricate and assemble steel structures of aircraft carriers and submarines, interpreting blueprints and plans. They may work in extreme heights, confined spaces, and various weather conditions. A video overview can be found at Have Ability to pass a 3‑week (unpaid) program or submit a certificate of completion in a related field.Willingness to undergo background investigation and drug screen.Physical ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb daily.Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.Ability to perform overhead work.Ability to work overtime as needed.Clean shaven to wear a respirator.Ability to work outdoors, year‑round, in all weather conditions.Ability to work at extreme heights.Ability to work in small, tight, confined spaces.Willingness to work any shift.Nice to Have High school graduate or equivalent preferred.Why HII We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts, and business professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are values‑driven and put people's safety and well‑being first. Comprehensive benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, 401K, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary by division or location.Equal Opportunity 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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.#J-18808-Ljbffr