Engineer Mechanical

Position

Team: E05 Washington Office

Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding

Location:

Washington, DC

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation:
No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: 10-25% of the time

Clearance Required:

No - Clearance Not Required to Start

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 team ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers, software developers, solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.

Anchored in our 135‑year history, we collaborate 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 0 years of relevant exempt experience.

• Experience with industry standards and technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Demonstrated skill and ability to perform professional tasks and develop recommended solutions to technical problems.

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, 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.

We offer competitive benefits, educational and training programs, and a supportive, welcoming environment for continual career growth.

Comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, 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 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.

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.

Additionally, you may also call for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.