ENGINEER MECHANICAL 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

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks an engineer to research, plan, design, and develop mechanical systems for complex naval platforms. You will apply advanced analysis methods and contribute to a broad spectrum of projects across CVN, submarines, and special programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering (ABET-accredited) with 2 years of exempt experience; a Master’s degree is acceptable with 0 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Relocation assistance may be provided.
• Experience with finite element analysis software and related first-principles methods.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical products and systems for production and energy use.
• Apply research to planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical/electromechanical systems.
• Lead dynamic and transient analyses, including underwater explosion analyses, using FEA tools.

Skills

FEA analysis

Team leadership

Technical writing

communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program - Bachelor

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Femap

Hypermesh

Abaqus

FORTRAN

MATLAB

Python

Job description

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, 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

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

This is an opportunity to join our growing team to contribute and influence the Navy's future and work on a broad spectrum of exciting projects and problems

• The candidate will perform dynamic structural (shock) analyses utilizing finite element analysis (FEA) methods with the pre-/post-processor (FEMAP and NASTRAN, Abaqus, Hypermesh, Government codes) computer applications, perform hand calculations using textbook methods, and develop engineering calculation reports, check structural analyses reports
• The candidate will be working in an environment where technical growth opportunities abound, and will be responsible for leading dynamic and transient analysis methods, underwater explosion analysis and related projects
• Eventual SECRET clearance will be required

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

• The Shock Engineering and Advanced Analysis team is looking for an engineer with structural or mechanical background for support of all platforms (CVN, Special Projects, VCS, SSNX)
• Extensive knowledge and experience with Finite Element Analysis software (Femap, Hypermesh, and/or Abaqus) and related first-principles methods
• Experience in nonlinear material response, structural dynamics, mechanical response, and vibrations Background in fluid-structure interaction
• Extensive knowledge of structural response and design requirements for surface ship or submarines
• Detailed experience and knowledge in shock qualification methods and requirements, including testing and extensions
• Ability to execute new programs and old, i.e. FORTRAN, Matlab, python, etc
• Ability to lead a team of junior engineers toward group and project goals
• Leadership, mentoring and training experience
• Skilled at technical writing and reporting and oral communication
• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner
• Skilled at project management with an ability to plan and execute tasks to meet program objectives
• Experience working with NAVSEA and naval warfare centers (NUWC, NSWC-CD, NSWC-PD, NSWC-IHD)
• Experience with high performance computing systems and nonlinear advanced analysis methods

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, 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