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

Medical benefits

On-site health centers

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks an engineer within the PREPY electromechanical component group to support the development of new aircraft carriers, fleet modernization, and standard valve designs used across Navy ships.

The role applies electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to components, supporting design, testing and documentation of prototypes, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to maintain system integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; 2 years of relevant exempt experience required.
• Master’s Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to components and systems; document results.
• Support design, testing, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems.
• Contribute to development of propulsion plant components and standard valve designs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Bachelor's)

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Master's)

Tools

Electrical design

Job description

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, 10%-25% 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

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.

The Role

This requisition is for a position within the one of the Propulsion and Reactor Engineering Planning Yard’s (PREPY) electromechanical component groups with opportunities to support the development of new aircraft carriers, modernization of the existing aircraft carrier fleet, design of a new battleship class, and standard valve designs used throughout the Navy. The PREPY is a single multidiscipline, cross-platform design agency, which is responsible for the design, development, and lifetime support of the propulsion plants (including reactor plant) of all Navy aircraft carriers (NIMITZ and FORD Class) and nuclear battleships (BBGN Class), as well as the standard valves used across all Navy ships.

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.

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

Preferred Qualifications Include

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with suppliers on product development and improvement
• Conceptual design knowledge of one or more of the following propulsion plant components: turbine generators, diesel generators, generator control systems, propulsion turbines, reduction gears, AC plants, biofouling control systems, heat exchangers, pumps, and motor and valve controllers
• Ability to apply engineering and critical thinking principles to develop technical solutions for problems while maintaining the design integrity of plant machinery
• Engineers from all ABET-accredited disciplines are encouraged to apply

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.

Benefits

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.

Division Commitment

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

Equal Opportunity

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.