ENGINEER MECHANICAL 2

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, Goose Creek, SC, seeks a Mechanical Engineer 2 to design and develop mechanical systems for production, testing, and energy transfer. You will apply engineering principles to ensure performance and reliability of shipboard components.

Responsibilities include supporting shipboard modifications, reviewing procedures, evaluating non-conformances, and preparing technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience in mechanical engineering related to shipbuilding is preferred.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support shipboard structural modifications and equipment foundations.
• Review procedures and certification documentation.
• Evaluate non-conformances and develop repair recommendations.
• Verify design compliance and perform on-site engineering support.
• Prepare technical reports and present recommendations to management.
• Coordinate with NAVSEA and internal departments on testing.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Shipbuilding knowledge

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

ABET-accredited program

Tools

NDT standards

Welding standards

Job description

ENGINEER MECHANICAL 2

Location: Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States

Date: Aug 9, 2026

Req ID: 47869

Team: C106 QUALITY/NDT

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: to

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support of shipboard structural modifications, fabrication of equipment foundations, and shipboard corrosion evaluation / mitigation
• Review and execute mechanical procedures, and certification documentation.
• Support ship construction and outfitting by evaluating non-conformances, developing repair recommendations, and verifying implementation.
• Conduct shipchecks to confirm as-built conditions and ensure design compliance with engineering standards.
• Interface with NAVSEA, Electric Boat, and internal departments to coordinate design and testing activities and resolve technical issues.
• Provide on-site engineering support to resolve field issues related to alignment, fit-up, welding, and dimensional control.
• Prepare and present technical reports, analyses, and recommendations to management and external customers.

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

Experience with NDT standards as well as welding standards.

• Experience or coursework in one or more of the following:
  • Mechanical components and fabrication
  • Valves and pumps
  • Assembly, and final outfitting
  • Seals and hydraulic actuators
  • Assembly, and final outfitting
• Understanding of mechanical engineering and design principles and how they apply to shipbuilding
• Knowledge of submarine/carriers 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.
• Strong technical writing and customer relations skills
• Six Sigma and/or Lean training/certification

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 rei