Shock Engineer

Overview

Req
Team: E46 SHIP SURVABLTY
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

Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis.

Tools utilized may include CATIA, IDEAS, Pro Engineer and a variety of software applications.

• This is an opportunity to join our growing team to contribute and influence the Navy's future and work on a broad spectrum of exciting projects and problems
• The Engineer candidate will perform dynamic structural (shock) analyses utilizing finite element analysis (FEA) methods with the pre-/post-processor (FEMAP and NASTRAN, Abaqus, Hypermesh, Government codes) computer applications, perform hand calculations using textbook methods, and develop engineering calculation reports, check structural analyses reports
• The candidate will be working in an environment where technical growth opportunities abound, leading to exciting opportunities to grow in dynamic and transient analysis methods, underwater explosion analysis and related projects
• The candidate will lead various projects of growing scope depending on performance
• The candidate will provide technical oversight and training to junior engineers
• Eventual SECRET clearance will be required.

• 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.

• The Shock Engineering and Advanced Analysis team is looking for an Engineer Structural 3 for support of all platforms (CVN, Special Projects, VCS, SSNX)
• Detailed knowledge of structural response and design requirements for surface ship or submarines
• Detailed knowledge and experience with Finite Element Analysis software (Femap, Hypermesh, or Abaqus) and related first-principles methods
• Ability to learn new programs and old, i.e FORTRAN, Matlab, python, etc.
• Ability to move forward on projects when path isn’t clear through consultation with senior engineers
• Experience in project management with an ability to plan and execute tasks to meet program objectives
• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner
• Skilled at technical writing and reporting
• Experience with high performance computing systems and nonlinear advanced analysis methods

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, 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…