Engineer Mechanical

ENGINEER MECHANICAL 4

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date:  May 28, 2026

Req

Team: E86  NUC PRP-CNS&PRC ENG

Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation:
No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements:  Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required:

No - Clearance Not Required to Start

​Salary Range: $ 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*
* 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.

Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals or operation of product to include structures, mechanical and fixturing. Analyzes tolerances, durability, design allowables and structural modeling.

This position supports department E86 Nuclear Propulsion - Construction and Process Engineering. This position is specifically for a Mechanical Engineer supporting the E86 Structural and Shielding group of the Virginia Class Submarine program.  This Engineer will provide hands-on waterfront support, manufacturing engineering support and oversight for the construction of Reactor Plant structures.

Key responsibilities will be,

+ Act as lead/backup for multiple components or areas of focus and backup to supervisor.

+ Perform onsite inspections of construction issues that arise during submarine construction in support of resolving Engineering Reports and improving procedures.

+ Support material issue resolution through answering of QNs, VIRs, VQs

+ Using technical writing skills to develop, review and approve technical work instruction such as SCNIs and SCNPs.

+ Review, interpret and maintain construction drawings for structural components.

+ Aid in development of junior engineers by providing insight on system operations, typical deckplate problem solving and other engineering processes.

+ Support production meetings on behalf of engineering in order to support timely resolutions and provide engineering insight on construction issues.

A strong candidate should be effective in written and verbal communication;
Problem Solving;
Critical Thinking;
Technical Writing; and have experience with Microsoft Office Programs.

** Must Have*
* Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;

Master's Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience;

Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

** Nice to Have*
* A general understanding of the reactor plant construction process, comprehension of structural drawings, and project management experience.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with NDT standards as well as welding standards.

Experience with the procurement process and vendor liabilities (i.e. VIRs, VQs and QNs) is highly desirable

Experience with various NNS shipbuilding programs (i.e. SAP, i2, CATIA, Enovia etc.) preferred.

** 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 educational and training…