Engineer Electromechanical

Job Details

• Req
• Team: E46 Ship Survivability
• Entity:
  Newport News Shipbuilding
• US Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Full‑Time
• Shift: 1st
• Relocation Assistance:
  Available
• Virtual/Telework:
  No
• Travel Requirement: 10%‑25% of the time
• Clearance Required:
  
  No

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.

Applies electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub‑assemblies and components; and quality testing. Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems. This position is for the Platform Acoustics Group in Department E46, Ship Survivability.

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience.
• Master’s Degree and 0 years of relevant professional experience.
• Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.

Acoustics – Position requires a BS or MS in engineering from an ABET‑accredited program. Experience and/or coursework in acoustics or vibrations is preferred in order to analyze acoustic engineering issues in ship designs. The successful candidate must be detail‑oriented, able to work in a team environment to achieve goals and meet timelines, quick learner able to apply new skills to perform acoustic analysis on new ship designs or concepts.

Good communication and writing skills will be required in order to present work to peers and customers. Candidate must be a self‑starter, able to work independently, and perform engineering acoustic analyses with documented rigor. Experience with acoustic transfer functions, acoustic level predictions, acoustic or vibration testing, ship or systems engineering, or acoustic modeling using MATLAB, AEROS, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, HYPERMESH, or SEAM is a plus, although not required.

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 planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more.

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

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, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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