ENGINEER ELECTROMECHANICAL 2

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks a qualified engineer to apply acoustic and vibration analysis to ship systems. Roles include design, testing, and documentation of prototype electromechanical assemblies, with collaboration across teams and strict timelines.

Requires ABET-accredited engineering degree (BS/MS) and strong communication; familiarity with acoustics and vibration analysis is preferred. Relocation may be offered; U.S. citizenship required for some positions.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS or MS in engineering is required.
• Experience or coursework in acoustics or vibrations is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Apply electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to components and systems; document results.
• Support design, test, modification and fabrication of prototype electromechanical systems.
• Work in a team to meet timelines and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Acoustics knowledge

Vibrations knowledge

Acoustic analysis

MATLAB/SIMULINK

Python

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Master’s Degree in engineering

Tools

MATLAB

SIMULINK

PYTHON

ABAQUS

HYPERMESH

SEAM

Job description

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

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. Want to be part of the team? We look forward to meeting you.

Req ID: 49950

Team: E46 SHIP SURVABLTY

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: $89,000.00 to $110,000.00

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

The Role

Applies electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing. Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems.

Position requires a BS or MS in engineering from an ABET accredited program. Experience and/or course work in acoustics or vibrations is preferred in order to analyze acoustic engineering issues in ship designs. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, and able to work in a team environment in order to achieve goals and meet timelines. The candidate should be a quick learner and able to apply new skills to perform acoustic analysis on new ship designs or concepts. Good communication and writing skills will be required in order to present work to peers and customers. Candidate must be a self-starter, able to work independently, and perform engineering acoustic analyses with documented rigor. Working level of knowledge of acoustic/vibration transfer path analysis, acoustic/vibration finite element analysis, digital signal processing, technical writing, acoustic/vibration testing, and ship or systems engineering is a plus. Experience with MATLAB, SIMULINK, PYTHON, ABAQUS, HYPERMESH, or SEAM is a plus.

Must Have

• ​Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience;
• ​Master’s Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

• Working level knowledge of the physics of acoustics
• Working level knowledge of the physics of vibrations
• Understanding of the basic principles of mechanical machinery design (pumps, motors, gears, etc.)
• Understanding of the basic principles of fluid system design (valves, heat exchangers, condensers, compressors, thermodynamics)
• Understanding of lumped parameter models
• The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, and able to work in a team environment in order to achieve goals and meet timelines.
• The candidate should be a quick learner and able to apply new skills to perform acoustic analysis on new ship designs or concepts.
• Good communication and writing skills will be required in order to present work to peers and customers.
• Candidate must be a self-starter, able to work independently, and perform engineering acoustic analyses with documented rigor.

Why HII

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
• more

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.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] 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 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.