Engineer Mechanical

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Location:

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

We're building tomorrow's fleet today. With more than 11,000 employees, HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding Division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we've designed, built, and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we are simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the Surface Navy fleet for decades.

Researches, plans, designs, and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

This position is for the Alexandria Engineering Office within the E35 Department (Submarine Engineering – Advanced Capabilities). Should be able to collaborate and perform within a cross‑functional team and will regularly work and communicate with other engineers/designers across departments via email, phone, and in‑person meetings.

The SSN(X) Platform Mechanical team is seeking creative, motivated, and technically strong engineers to join our diverse, dynamic, and dedicated team. As a member, you’ll have the once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity to shape critical functions and novel capabilities for the Navy’s next‑generation fast attack submarine.

• Provide technical support for key mechanical systems on the submarine
• Develop and mature innovative new design concepts considering functional requirements, future technologies, operational needs, construction, and lessons from legacy systems
• Develop and review technical calculations, reports, presentations, and other products
• Coordinate with Navy counterparts and conduct periodic briefs to the Navy and working groups
• Travel periodically to naval bases/facilities, vendors, conferences, or other NNS facilities

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience
• Master’s Degree and 0 years of relevant professional experience
• Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program

• A technical background with knowledge of the engineering and design process related to mechanical systems from the concept stage through production and installation
• Be innovative, helping to develop and inspire creative solutions to challenging design goals
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to support the presentation of technical reports and briefs to the Navy, and coordinate with vendors and industry partners
• An understanding of how mechanical systems interface with structures, electrical, and other mechanical systems
• An understanding of an array of mechanical products, such as hydraulic and electric actuators, linkages, pumps, valves, HVAC systems, structural weldments, mechanical joints, and others
• Experience in traditional and computer‑based methodologies for the design and analysis of components
• The ability to work in and help foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture within a diverse set of team members and stakeholders
• Exhibit a strong desire for continuous learning development in a dynamic environment
• Operational experience on commissioned or under‑construction Navy vessels is a plus

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; AI/ML experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values‑and‑ethics‑driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. At HII, you’ll find a…