Mechanical - Master Tradesperson (SkillBridge Intern) - 18127 at HII in Norfolk, VA
- Company: HII
- Location: Norfolk, VA, Virginia
- Job type: internship
- Workplace: onsite
- Posted: 2026-10-13
Job description
Requisition Number: 18127 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Temporary Worker Anticipated Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 Security Clearance: Confidential Level of Experience: Intern This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 Summary This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. HII Mission Technologies Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII. Objective The SkillBridge intern will train as a Mechanical Master Tradesperson within HII-Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated HII Supervisor, with the goal of learning Master Tradesperson basics and principles. The intern will be assigned special projects as needed. Desired End State (3-4 month target) At the end of four months, the intern will be able to develop skills needed to be presented with a problem, design solutions, fabricate the solutions, test the product, and make alterations based on feedback. The intern will develop a good understanding of the tradesperson equipments. This includes: Operation, configuration, and maintenance of equipment. repairing capabilities with Auxiliary Equipment to include in following: Solid Waste, Processing Equipment, High and Low Pressure Air Compressors, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, JP-5 Service Pumps and Purifiers, Steam Water Heaters, Condenser Cleaning, Valve repair, maintenance and hydro-testing, Manufacturing Gaskets Reading and use Manufactures Technical Manuals, Drawings and PMS Cards Maintaining Quality Control IAW the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual Maintaining and establish safe work practices including
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