Engineer Mechanical

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: $99,000.00 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

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.

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 supports department E86 Nuclear Propulsion – Construction and Process Engineering. The department has opportunities in the Virginia Class Submarines, Columbia Class Submarines, Model Based Aircraft Carriers and process engineering. This position is for a Mechanical Engineer 3 who provides hands‑on waterfront support, manufacturing engineering support and oversight for the construction and final assembly of the Reactor Plant and Propulsion Plant supporting systems.

A successful candidate will possess analytical/problem solving skills to resolve technical issues which arise during construction. The individual shall have the communication/relational skills to interface and discuss technical issues with technical and non-technical personnel. In addition, the individual will be willing to provide hands‑on support on the deck plate.

An E86 Engineer evaluates and resolves engineering related production problems related to manufacturing, design, quality and material engineering. They analyze engineering specifications and drawings; confers with quality, material, manufacturing and subcontractors to provide and obtain technical information; investigates reports of defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment or systems; and reviews production schedules and orders. You will play a crucial role in the development and implementation of innovative solutions for designing, building and sustaining the most advanced aircraft carriers and/or submarines in the world.

• Provide on-site support for construction/fabrication issues that arise during waterfront construction (CVN, CLB, or VCS).
• Mentor and train level 1 and 2 engineers as well as lead teams of personnel with varying backgrounds and experience levels.
• Problem solving of shop fabrication / deck plate installation problems.
• Maintain and approve work instructions such as procedures and troubleshooting paperwork.
• Review, interpret and maintain construction drawings…