Engineer Material Process

ENGINEER MATERIAL PROCESS 3

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII

Job : 43577
Team: E33 CTNG TCH&MTLS ENG
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
Position: Full‑time, 1st Shift
Relocation Assistance: Available
Telework: Not eligible
Travel: 10%‑25% domestic travel
Security Clearance: DOD Secret (obtained during employment)

Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to optimize materials for use in engineering design and application in structures, systems and subsystems. Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non‑metallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes. Develops, analyzes and applies material properties, design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications.

May conduct failure analysis, life predictions, and define requirement specifications. May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures.

Leads junior engineers providing engineering services and troubleshooting for Hull Treatment manufacture and installations at NNS and off‑site. Communicates with internal and external customers (Electric Boat, Navy, suppliers) via email, phone and meetings. Supports off‑shift/weekend duties, short domestic travel. Maintains DOD Secret clearance.

• Must Have: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; or Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience; or Ph.D. with zero years of experience.
• Nice to Have: Experience in hull treatments; ability to communicate with internal and external customers and suppliers; MS Office Suite, AutoCAD proficiency; a balanced mix of office, shop and production environment exposure.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. citizenship may be required for certain positions.