Steering & Diving Engineer

Req
Team: E14 SUB ENGRG-MACHY
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:

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.

The selected individual will function with minimal supervision and provide technical leadership and direction for specific engineering projects encompassing a variety of Machinery systems including Steering & Diving, Mast & Sail and Auxiliary Machinery. The individual will be expected to review product drawings, apply engineering principles, and interact with construction trades to resolve engineering problems in a manner that meets cost and schedule objectives.

As a team lead, the individual will review and assist development of work by less-senior team members to ensure high quality products.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Develop and review Technical Work Documents (Inspection Reports) and related supporting documents (Bill of Material, Liaison Action Record, Departure from Specification) for execution of Trades work.
• Provide deck-plate troubleshooting and issue resolution for complex shipboard systems.
• Review Special Emphasis Program (SUBSAFE, Level 1 Material) requirements to determine implementation of necessary controls.
• Interface regularly with value stream members and customers:
  Various Engineering Departments, Material Procurement Teams, Trades, Project, Navy, Vendors and Planning Yards.
• Perform ship checks and should be comfortable with ladders and heights.
• Able to acquire a Secret Security Clearance.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are important for this position.
• Technical submittals of design proposals, engineering calculations and analyses, drawing reviews, operating instructions, test procedures, maintenance procedures, work deferral requests, departure from specification requests, etc.
• Collaborative work with other internal/external design and/or test engineering personnel; including NAVSEA, Naval shipyards, General Dynamics-Electric Boat, vendors, etc.
• On-site resolution of issues encountered during construction or overhaul, possibly resulting in some travel.

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.

• Excellent verbal communication skills and technical writing ability to provide concise technical directions for craftsmen
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, and to prioritize work to meet schedule, cost, and quality objectives
• Experience resolving construction issues with trades
• Expertise in resolving technical problems across multiple disciplines
• Ability to work as a member…