Hiring: Welding/NDT Program Manager Company: Continental Tide Defense Systems Location: Norfolk, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:24:10 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Program Management, Project Management, Secret Clearance, Systems Design About the job Required Skills: •Strong attention to detail is essential as you will be fully engaged from the first day. •Welding/NDT Program Manager to serve as the local Program Manager representative responsible for welding, fabrication, and non-destructive testing (NDT) operations in support of Naval Sea Systems Command ship repair availabilities. •The successful candidate will be responsible for project management, installations, repair, and modernization initiatives onboard ships. Qualifications: •Must possess a REAL ID or U.S. Passport. •Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university preferred. •Must meet the qualification requirements and for NDT Level III in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A for education and experience. •Target five (5) years of experience in fabrication, design, installation, testing and/or repair of ships and ship systems aboard US Navy, Military Sealift Command and/or US Coast Guard ships. •Direct experience in ship repair and installation of Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) systems and equipment on surface ships and submarines. •Demonstrated capacity to perform detailed ship checks involving collection of data necessary to develop the applicable design modifications for systems and components required to support the system design change •Demonstrated capacity to read and interpret ship installation drawings, installation specifications and NAVSEA Standard Items is a must. •Must be able to understand, read, and communicate in English as required for job instructions, safety information, and team communication. •Travel of up to 25% may be required within and outside of the continental United States. •Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!