Engineer Mechanical

Req
Team: E11 SUBMARINE ENGINEERING – ADVANCED PROPULSION
Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding

ship Required for this Position:
Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st
Relocation:
Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No – Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement:
Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required:

Yes
- Final Clearance Required to Start

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 role is in the Advanced Propulsion group, specifically in the areas of fluid mechanics and component development. The candidate must be able to effectively communicate with other companies and the customer. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills are required. The candidate will be empowered to perform work without appreciable supervision. The candidate will have latitude to determine the most appropriate methodology to use to acomplish numerous assigned tasks, attack many challenges, and mitigate risks as well as provide guidance, vision, direction and mentoring to junior engineers.

Tasks will be in direct support of design, procurement, fabrication, construction, and test activities at suppliers as well as shipboard.

• 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.

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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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