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Frank Raspante, a process improvements manager, has been at HII’s Mission Technologies for over 20 years. What shaped your early path to engineering? "I am a first generation born in the United States from an immigrant family. At a very young age I knew that the engineering world is where I was going. I grew up in a family of machinists and engineers that exposed me to the technical manufacturing environment at a very young age." Who inspires you? "My family has always been there to support me. I have found a side passion from our family history of farming, where I picked up and opened an effort to revive Cotuit Cranberry Farm on historical Cape Cod, a farm going back to approximately 1870. This experience allows me to mentor other individuals and give them a vision of balanced agriculture, technology, environmental law, and natural resources." What we create is powerful. Who creates it is extraordinary. #buildit #beyondthebuild
Starting his shipbuilding journey as a helper apprentice 11 years ago, Aaron Alfred influences shipbuilders daily through his leadership roles. Now serving as a general foreman and shipfitter, he emphasizes the importance of tailoring communication and knowledge among the five different generations in the shipyard. “Putting people in positions to be successful is what the shipyard is all about,” said Aaron. “That’s what has made my job enjoyable throughout the years.” Through the daily hustle and bustle, shipbuilders can easily underestimate the magnitude of their purpose. However, Aaron wants all shipbuilders to understand the impact they have on our freedom. “Not everyone can do what we do on a daily basis and that’s something we can never take for granted,” said Aaron. “Ask questions, be engaged and learn everything you can to make the most out of your opportunities in the shipyard.” What we create is powerful. Who creates it is extraordinary. Join us at HII - let's build something extraordinary together: hii.com/careers. #beyondthebuild #buildit
A nation is only as strong as the people who #BuildIt. 🛠️ #NationalTradesmenDay, celebrated on the third Friday in September, is a call to honor workers who specialize in trades of all kinds for their essential services. With a workforce made up of thousands of men and women who are helping build the most advanced ships and technologies for our national security, HII has the utmost respect for our employees and their diverse set of skills. We thank you for laying the foundation for us to achieve our mission of service. Each of HII's three divisions has apprenticeship programs that aim to expand our skilled workforce. To learn more about these apprenticeships and career opportunities at HII, visit HII.com/careers and start building your career with us today.
🚨 Summer 2025 Internship Applications Now Fully Open From Syracuse, NY, to Washington, DC, to Newport News, VA, to Honolulu, HI - across all three divisions and HII corporate - Summer 2026 intern positions are now open and accepting applications. Get started here: https://hii.com/careers/students-graduates/ https://hii.com/news/applications-now-open-for-hiis-2026-internship-program/?playlist=8183a38&video=ea9d600
Grant Strother, a non-destructive testing apprentice, gives 100% all the time. With three years under his belt at Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, he is eager to learn as much as he can, while doing the best job possible. He recently took on new responsibilities as a make-up foreman and is preparing for the final two rotations of his apprenticeship and graduating from The NNS Apprentice School. What we create is powerful. Who creates it is extraordinary. #BeyondTheBuild #BuildIt
Now in it's 10th year, the HII scholarship fund has provided in total $4.7 million in support of education opportunities to over 1,000 students. The HII scholarship fund provides the children of HII employees scholarships for qualifying pre-kindergarten school readiness programs and post-secondary college or technical-vocational degrees. “The scholarship program is an essential part of HII’s commitment to supporting education and fostering future talent,” said Chris Kastner, HII president and CEO. “We are incredibly proud to serve HII families in this way and to contribute to the success of these exceptional young individuals. Congratulations to all of the recipients and their families.” Read the full announcement here: https://hii.com/news/hii-awards-193-scholarships-through-annual-fund/
We're proud to be recognized as a 2025 Top 100 Intern program by WayUp. This summer, HII welcomed dozens of interns in our Corporate office and at our divisions: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Mission Technologies, and Newport News Shipbuilding. Over the last 10 weeks, these talented young students immersed themselves in our company's daily operations, building their skills and gaining invaluable knowledge across multiple departments. You rolled up your sleeves from day one and have truly made a difference. We thank you all for lending your talents to us for the summer, and we're honored to have been a part of building your career! https://yello.co/blog/2025-top-internship-programs/
What we create is powerful. Who creates it is extraordinary. Cliftoria Stokes is a logistics engineer bringing 15 years of service to Mission Technologies, a division of HII. From childhood curiosity about construction and problem-solving to shaping US Navy and US Army acquisition programs today, Cliftoria’s journey is a testament to the power of STEM and perseverance. #STEM #BuildIt #BeyondtheBuild
What we create is powerful. Who creates it is extraordinary. Dezmond Harrell didn’t expect to find his calling as a crane rigger and operator but over time has fallen in love with a career he is proud of at HII Newport News Shipbuilding. “I applied for the cranes thinking I would like it, but I’ve ended up loving it. I’ve enjoyed the work and the people out here. The people make the job what it is.” At HII, he understands the ships he helps build not only protect our nation, but carry real people, with real missions and that is why delivering quality matters. “My work matters because at the end of the day, lives are going to depend on these ships. We’ve got to put in quality work. It takes a lot of thought and planning to put these ships together. You can’t be complacent.” For Dezmond, being a shipbuilder isn’t just a job, it’s a mission that matters. #BeyondTheBuild #BuildIt https://hii.com/careers/
Achieving victory in modern aerial combat with the F-35 Lightning II demands more than just speed. Success in the skies requires high-fidelity virtual training, joint exercises and global teamwork to ensure mission readiness. In a recent demonstration of international cooperation, HII personnel at Nellis U.S. Air Force Base in Nevada, USA joined forces with F-35 pilots from the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force for a coalition forces’ exercise in the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE). Deemed the U.S. Air Forces’ most hyper-realistic battlespace simulation ever, the JSE at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center Nellis (JITTC-N) provides immersive battlespace training in a seamless, connected synthetic environment. HII is a key contractor in the software development, integration, support and operations of the JSE. Read the full story here: https://hii.com/news/hii-partners-with-u-s-air-force-and-royal-australian-air-force-for-simulated-f-35-joint-training/
