Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII Employee Directory
Defense and Space ManufacturingVirginia, United States5001-10000 Employees
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector from Newport News, Virginia. With a 137-year legacy, it has designed, built, overhauled and repaired more than 800 ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. It stands as the United States' only shipyard that designs, builds, and refuels nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, and it is one of just two yards able to design and construct nuclear-powered submarines, in addition to providing fleet services for naval ships. As a major Virginia employer, the organization reflects the region’s industrial footprint. A recent development associated with the broader HII group includes the delivery of the REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle, underscoring ongoing work in autonomous maritime systems.