Electromechanical Engineer III – Naval Propulsion & Systems

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking engineers to support the U.S. Navy Gerald R. Ford-class propulsion planning yard.

The role covers design, analysis, testing, and documentation of electromechanical systems for complex propulsion machinery, with liaison to Navy personnel, suppliers, and shipyard trades. The position requires engineering discipline degrees (ABET-accredited) and strong communication, project leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of exempt experience.
• Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.
• Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Applies electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results.
• Supports design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems.
• Supports PREPY propulsion plant machinery design, testing and maintenance efforts.

Skills

Navy/DoD programs

Verbal & written communication

End-user support & troubleshooting

Supplier collaboration

Project management

Team leadership (2-4 engineers)

Engineering problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking engineers to support the U.S. Navy Gerald R. Ford-class propulsion planning yard.

The role covers design, analysis, testing, and documentation of electromechanical systems for complex propulsion machinery, with liaison to Navy personnel, suppliers, and shipyard trades. The position requires engineering discipline degrees (ABET-accredited) and strong communication, project leadership, and problem-solving skills.