Working at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA: 18 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Newport News, VA Area

"I worked at Newport News Shipbuilding from 2011 - 2021. I started as a pipefitter then got selected for the Modeling & Simulation Apprentice Advanced Program. I got an Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering through NNS. In Modeling & Simulation I began my career as a software engineer. NNS provided me with a great opportunity to learn a trade and progress into a software development career."

"I've worked at Newport News Shipbuilding for 24+ years, first as a contractor, then as an employee."

"Worked for the company for 3 years. Challenges are bountiful and opportunities for growth and self-improvement are infinite. This is the company if you can make the impossible possible this is a place you can make your name great. As stated 3 years and already been promoted to a senior position."

"I’ve working at NNS for almost 13 years. The company, while stable employment does not focus on its employees. Senior management cares more about their bonuses and the perception that their organization is healthy."

"Good company to work for!"

"I've worked for HII since 1995. The company is a great company to work for with great benefits."

"I started working for Newport News Shipbuilding in August 2017. It was a great company to start at, there I learned many new strengths about myself. I had the privilege of working on dozens of projects every year, dealing with many different constraints, stakeholders and keeping our Navy happy. I would highly recommend the yard to any college graduate looking to immediately advance in their career."

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"Awsome place to work management cares about there employees"

"I feel I could have done better working for another company."

What do you like about working at Newport News Shipbuilding?

"Working hours, vacation time and overtime hours.Working hours, vacation time and overtime hours."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Stay away from Newport News unless you are desperate for a job that will not take you anywhere."

What don't you like about working at Newport News Shipbuilding?

"Many times engineers works are not based on their education. As an electro-mechanical engineer, I'm doing mediocre work."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Respect your people, especially your engineers who put many years in their education, but when the come to the shipyard, they are not respected by their management."

What don't you like about working at Newport News Shipbuilding?

"They do not respect their engineers. Only friends of the bosses move up the ladder."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Respect employees for their good work, and place them in jobs that are related to their education."

"Good company, lots of red tape, great experience."