Engineer Mechanical

Req

Team: E83 RCT PLT PLG YD ENG

Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding

Ship 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:

No – Clearance Not 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 an entry level mechanical engineer in the A4W Reactor Plant Planning Yard (Department E83) supporting the maintenance, overhaul, modernization, and inactivation of CVN
68 Class aircraft carriers. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting engineering efforts associated with the inactivation and disposal of CVN
68 Class carriers. This includes understanding of system operations and functions, applying governing specifications, and interfacing with multiple disciplines and organizations to support efficient and effective planning and execution of inactivation efforts. Specific task areas include residual water determinations, review and update of inactivation guidelines, dismantlement studies, shipboard technical support, and environmental impact studies. Shipboard visits may be necessary for problem resolution and may involve access to radiological areas.

Familiarity with engineering drawings, piping and mechanical systems, working to established specifications and standards, and risk assessments is desired. A basic knowledge and prior experience with 3-D modeling and drafting programs, such as AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor, would also be beneficial. The applicant must have excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Bachelor’s Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience.

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

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (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. 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.

Working at HII is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life…