Waterfront Liaison Engineer​/Engineer Mechanical

Waterfront Liaison Engineer/Engineer Mechanical 4

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Team: E03 SUB ENGRG LIAISON

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, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required:

Yes
- Final Clearance Required to Start

Salary Range: $ to $

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.

This position is intended for the CFA Waterfront Liaison Engineering Team in Department E03. The candidate will be located directly inside the main machine shop, responsible for providing deckplate support to manufacturing Trades supporting VCS construction. This includes, but is not limited to, resolving Engineering Reports, build process analysis, project management, risk analysis, and interfacing with SOS, EB, and various other divisions within the company.

Responsibilities will also include regular visits to production and shipboard environments requiring PPE and physical activity (walking, ladders, stairs, etc.)

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

VCS construction experience

Experience working/resolving Engineering Reports

Manufacturing experience

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 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. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. 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.