Engineer Mechanical

Req

Team: E70 A1B PROPULSION PLANT PLANNING YARD

Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation:
Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement:
Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required:

Yes
- Final Clearance Required to Start

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.

Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

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 the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

This position is for a mechanical engineer in the A1B reactor plant fluids auxiliary systems section supporting the construction, testing, maintenance, overhaul and modernization of CVN 78 Class aircraft carriers, the Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier. Successful applicants will be primarily responsible for supporting engineering efforts associated with reactor plant fluid system piping design which includes application of governing specifications, 3-D product model approvals, system fabrication drawing approvals, engineering evaluations, calculations required to resolve ship construction and vendor problems, developing reactor plant fluid system design improvements, writing technical letters to Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and engineering support for CVN 78 Class aircraft carriers under construction and at-sea.

Shipboard visits may be necessary for problem resolution and may involve access to radiological areas.

The candidate must be able to effectively communicate with other functional areas (e.g., Structures, Electrical, Components and Propulsion Plant Monitoring and Control) when necessary. Demonstrated written and oral communications skills are required. The successful candidate will be engaged and self-motivated.

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;
• Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;
• Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Preferred qualifications include experience using Teamcenter® and the NX product model, reactor plant fluid system experience, and experience working with NAVSEA, NNL and the Shipyards.

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; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logisticians; 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. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

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