ENGINEER MECHANICAL 1

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Newport News is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to research, design, and develop mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal systems for U.S. Navy submarines and carriers, combining engineering with hands-on field support.

You will collaborate with shipyard trades and engineering teams to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements, with some travel.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering bachelor’s degree.
• 0 years of relevant exempt experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and develop mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal systems for submarine/carrier applications.
• Support ship certification and delivery by evaluating open work and ensuring compliance with Navy and SUBSAFE standards.
• Prepare and review technical documentation including design proposals, calculations, analyses, procedures, and deviation requests.
• Collaborate with NAVSEA, Electric Boat, vendors, and shipyard personnel to address design and construction challenges.
• Apply engineering principles to develop technically sound solutions for complex shipboard problems.
• Participate in on-site issue resolution in a shipyard environment; some travel may be required.
• Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical products and systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.

Skills

Mechanical design

Hydraulic systems

Thermal systems

Team collaboration

MATLAB/Simulink

StarCCM+

OpenFOAM

Python

Valves & pumps

Multidisciplinary work

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

StarCCM+

OpenFOAM

Python

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: $84,000.00 to $101,000.00

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

The Mechanical Engineer will research, design, and develop mechanical systems for U.S. Navy submarines and carriers in support of design and construction. This role combines technical engineering with hands‑on field support, requiring collaboration with shipyard trades and engineering teams to ensure all systems meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and develop mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal systems for submarine/carrier applications.
• Support ship certification and delivery by evaluating open work and ensuring compliance with Navy and SUBSAFE standards.
• Prepare and review technical documentation including design proposals, calculations, analyses, procedures, and deviation requests.
• Collaborate with NAVSEA, Electric Boat, vendors, and shipyard personnel to address design and construction challenges.
• Apply engineering principles to develop technically sound solutions for complex shipboard problems.
• Participate in on‑site issue resolution in a shipyard environment; some travel may be required.
• Research, plan, design, and develop 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; apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Must Have

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

Nice to Have

• Experience or coursework in mechanical components and fabrication.
• Experience or coursework in valves and pumps.
• Experience or coursework in assembly and final outfitting.
• Experience or coursework in seals and hydraulic actuators.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools.
• Experience with StarCCM+, OpenFOAM, or Python.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering and design principles and how they apply to shipbuilding.
• Knowledge of submarine/carrier machinery and how it interfaces with structural, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven technical writing ability.
• Experience working in multi‑disciplinary engineering teams.
• DOD Security Clearance is preferred, but not required to start.

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, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific 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, 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 buildyourcareer@hii‑co.com 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.

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