Engineer Mechanical

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.