Tech Jobs in Newport News, VA
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Newport News, VA sits on the James River, offering a thriving tech ecosystem fueled by defense, logistics, and marine engineering. The city’s proximity to Norfolk and the Naval Shipyard creates a steady demand for software, data analytics, and cybersecurity talent. With a growing startup scene in the West End and the Atlantic District, tech professionals find a mix of high‑growth opportunities and stable defense contracts.
Key players range from large contractors like Northrop Grumman and GDIT to niche firms such as Shoreline Software Solutions and the local Virginia Tech research labs. The region also hosts a vibrant fintech cluster in the Ballange area, banking firms like FirstBank, and emerging AI labs at the Peninsula College of Technology. These companies cover roles from embedded systems engineers to cloud architects and UX designers.
Cost of living in Newport News sits 4% below the national average, with median home prices around $260,000 and a modest commuter tax. Transparent salary data helps candidates gauge whether a role’s pay aligns with local expenses—especially important when moving from higher‑cost coastal cities. At Job Transparency, you can see exact salary ranges before you apply, ensuring you make informed career decisions.
Diesel Technician-Falls Church Ford
Company: Jim Koons Automotive
Location: Falls Church, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Jim Koons Automotive Companies is seeking a Ford experienced Diesel Technician with at least 3 years of experience. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and a signing bonus of up to $25,000. Responsibilities include diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicle systems, communicating with the Service Advisor, and executing repairs under warranty. The company provides growth opportunities, paid tool transportation, a 401(k) retirement plan, and exclusive Ford dealership employee new vehicle pricing.
H&M Sales Advisor
Company: H&M
Location: Colonial Heights, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
As a Sales Advisor at H&M, you'll provide excellent customer service, guide customers through the store, and promote products. You'll need fashion knowledge, sales experience, and a passion for customer service. H&M values diversity and offers benefits like a staff discount, global development opportunities, and an inclusive work environment.
Surgical Technician
Company: Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Location: Ashburn, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Janelia Research Campus in Ashburn, Virginia, is seeking a Surgical Technician II. This role involves performing intermediate to advanced technical procedures, providing pre-, intra-, and post-operative animal care, and supporting a variety of laboratory animal species. The position offers a flexible schedule, competitive compensation, and professional development opportunities. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in life science, LAT certification with AALAS, and at least five years of experience in a research environment. The role involves operating specialized equipment, conducting literature reviews, and communicating effectively with researchers.
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Company: Walgreens
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
The role involves performing day-to-day non-clinical pharmacy operations, administrative tasks, and ensuring efficient workflow for a positive patient experience. The individual will serve as a full-time certified pharmacy technician, operating pharmacy systems, and processing prescriptions under a pharmacist's supervision. They will also supervise pharmacy technicians and cashiers, and be responsible for personnel selection, scheduling, and development. The role includes customer engagement, resolving complaints, and enhancing customer experience. Operations involve assisting in patient care, prescription data entry, and medication preparation. The individual will manage core pharmacy workflow, drive excellence in operations, and ensure compliance with company policies and laws. They will also lead performance management of technicians, including hiring, onboarding, training, and scheduling. The role requires maintaining PTCB certification and enhancing current knowledge in pharmacy and healthcare.
Pharmacist - Sign On Bonus Available
Company: Walgreens
Location: Suffolk, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
The job involves providing pharmacy consulting services with empathy to patients, offering preventive and clinical healthcare services, and ensuring proper compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications. The role also includes supporting efficient pharmacy workflow, optimizing financials and inventory management, and enhancing patient experience. Key responsibilities include engaging patients, resolving issues, modeling customer service best practices, and participating in community outreach activities. The pharmacist is expected to counsel patients, perform pharmacist tasks, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure accurate processing of insurance claims. They also assist in staff hiring, training, and performance management, and maintain current knowledge and skills in pharmacy and healthcare.
Principal Software Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Reston, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Leidos is seeking a Principal Software Engineer with immediate availability. The role involves providing Agile DevOps support to mission-critical systems, building strong systems and software environments, and participating in all aspects of the software development lifecycle. Key responsibilities include software programming initiatives, system validation and testing, and leveraging cloud data services. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Java, Spring, C2S, DevOps toolsets, software testing tools, scripting languages, Agile development, and commercial cloud platforms. A Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience or a Master's with 10+ years is required, along with US Citizenship and active TS/SCI with Polygraph. The role offers a competitive pay range of $126,100.00 - $227,950.00.