Engineer Mechanical 2

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Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States

Date:
Jul 11, 2026

US Citizenship Required for this Position:

Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st
Relocation:
No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No
- Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements:
No

Clearance Required:

No
- Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: to

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
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.

We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

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.

• Support shipboard structural modifications, fabrication of equipment foundations, and shipboard corrosion evaluation / mitigation
• Review and execute mechanical procedures, and certification documentation.
• Support ship construction and outfitting by evaluating non-conformances, developing repair recommendations, and verifying implementation.
• Conduct ship checks to confirm as-built conditions and ensure design compliance with engineering standards.
• Interface with NAVSEA, Electric Boat, and internal departments to coordinate design and testing activities and resolve technical issues.
• Provide on-site engineering support to resolve field issues related to alignment, fit-up, welding, and dimensional control.
• Prepare and present technical reports, analyses, and recommendations to management and external customers.

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience;
• Master’s Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience

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

Experience with NDT standards as well as welding standards.

• Experience or coursework in one or more of the following:
• Mechanical components and fabrication
• Valves and pumps
• Assembly, and final outfitting
• Seals and hydraulic actuators
• Assembly, and final outfitting
• Understanding of mechanical engineering and design principles and how they apply to shipbuilding
• Knowledge of submarine/carriers machinery and how it interfaces with structural, electrical and hydraulic systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven technical writing ability.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• DOD Security Clearance is preferred, but not required to start.
• Strong technical writing and customer relations skills
• Six Sigma and/or Lean training/certification

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; 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,…