Engineer Mechanical
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Engineer Mechanical 1
Location:
Newport News, Virginia, United States Date:
Jul 14, 2026 Req Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN 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 Requirements:
Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required:
No
- Clearance Not Required to Start Salary Range: $84,000.00 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.
Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role The Mechanical Engineer will research, design, and develop mechanical systems for U.S. Navy submarines and carriers in support of design and construction. This role combines technical engineering with hands-on field support, requiring collaboration with shipyard trades and engineering teams to ensure all systems meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, analyze, and develop mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal systems for submarine/carrier applications. Support ship certification and delivery by evaluating open work and ensuring compliance with Navy and SUBSAFE standards. Prepare and review technical documentation including design proposals, calculations, analyses, procedures, and deviation requests. Collaborate with NAVSEA, Electric Boat, vendors, and shipyard personnel to address design and construction challenges. Apply engineering principles to develop technically sound solutions for complex shipboard problems.
Participate in on-site issue resolution in a shipyard environment; some travel may be required. Must Have Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience. Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program. Nice to Have Experience or coursework in one or more of the following:
Mechanical components and fabrication Valves and pumps Assembly, and final outfitting Heat exchangers Seals and hydraulic actuators Assembly, and final outfitting Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools. Experience with StarCCM+, Open Foam, or Python 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. Why HII 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…
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