Mechanical , Fluid Systems

Req

Team: E26 CVN PIPING SYS

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:

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.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead a multidisciplinary team in the creation, maintenance, and validation of system diagrams that meet both customer and Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) requirements. The successful candidate will act as the primary technical liaison with customers, mentor junior engineers, and ensure diagram integrity across the product lifecycle.

• Leadership & Mentoring – Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and draftsmen, fostering technical growth, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement while managing system diagrams in accordance with customer and NNS requirements.
• Developing & Updating Diagrams – Create, maintain, and revise as built and as designed system diagrams to reflect current configurations and design changes.
• System Network Flow Analysis – Perform network flow analyses (using approved tools such as CFD or hydraulic simulation) to verify that system interactions meet performance and safety criteria.
• Material Identification – Identify and document all materials, components, and part numbers represented in the diagrams.
• Review & Approval – Review and approve drawings and product model files in coordination with Quality Assurance and Configuration Management to ensure compliance with diagram standards and project specifications.
• Troubleshooting – Diagnose and resolve shipboard and vendor related issues affecting diagram accuracy or system performance, and implement corrective actions in the drawing database.
• Customer Interface – Serve as the primary technical liaison with customers, gathering requirements, providing status updates, and addressing any diagram related questions while maintaining traceability to customer requirements (e.g., MIL STD xxxx).

• Experience with engineering drawing standards and CAD/PLM tools (e.g., Creo, CATIA, Siemens Teamcenter, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical skills for network flow and systems analysis.
• Ability to lead and…