ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (Newport News Shipbuilding) seeks a mechanical engineer to design and develop mechanical products and systems for production, testing, and modernization efforts on CVN 78 class aircraft carriers.

The role focuses on reactor plant fluid system piping design, applying specifications, performing calculations, and preparing technical letters to NAVSEA/NNL. May involve site visits and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Bachelor's in engineering with 5+ years exempt experience; Master's with 3+ years; PhD with 0 years.
• U.S. citizenship may be required.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops mechanical products and systems.
• Supports reactor plant fluid system piping design and related engineering tasks.
• Communicates with other functional areas; shipboard visits may be required.

Skills

Reactor plant fluid system experience

Strong communication skills

NavSEA/NNL experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master's Degree in Engineering

Ph.D. in Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

NX

Job description

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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:$99,000.00 to$122,000.00

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 position is for a mechanical engineer in the A1B reactor plant fluids auxiliary systems section supporting the construction, testing, maintenance, overhaul and modernization of CVN 78 Class aircraft carriers, the Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier. Successful applicants will be primarily responsible for supporting engineering efforts associated with reactor plant fluid system piping design which includes application of governing specifications, 3-D product model approvals, system fabrication drawing approvals, engineering evaluations, calculations required to resolve ship construction and vendor problems, developing reactor plant fluid system design improvements, writing technical letters to Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and engineering support for CVN 78 Class aircraft carriers under construction and at-sea. Shipboard visits may be necessary for problem resolution and may involve access to radiological areas.

The candidate must be able to effectively communicate with other functional areas (e.g., Structures, Electrical, Components and Propulsion Plant Monitoring and Control) when necessary. Demonstrated written and oral communications skills are required. The successful candidate will be engaged and self‑motivated.

Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;
• Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;
• Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

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

Nice to Have

Preferred qualifications include experience using Teamcenter® and the NX product model, reactor plant fluid system experience, and experience working with NAVSEA, NNL and the Shipyards.

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.

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

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.