ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 3 to join PREPY/SNVY, focusing on valve design for nuclear propulsion plants on aircraft carriers and submarines. You will develop design and maintenance improvements, qualify new valves, and resolve in-service issues while supporting a broad customer base.

The role emphasizes project management, lifecycle cost reductions, and collaboration with NAVSEA, shipyards, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Master’s degree or PhD with relevant experience required or beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Standard Navy valve drawings and related manuals.
• Provide engineering analyses and design studies across valve issues.
• Support Fleet, Shipyard and Navy Supply System.
• Prepare technical ordering documentation and assist vendors.
• Lead teams and manage multiple projects with quality and schedule.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-initiative

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ABET accredited)

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Ph.D. (no experience required)

Tools

Nondestructive testing

Welding

Materials science

Job description

Req ID: 48512
Team: E50 PROP AND REAC ENG PLNG YRD
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: No
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

This requisition is for an Engineer Mechanical 3 in the Propulsion and Reactor Engineering Planning Yard (PREPY) and Standard Navy Valve Yard (SNVY). This engineer will be part of a group that provides engineering, logistical and vendor support for standard Navy Valves and vendor proprietary-design valves that are used in nuclear propulsion plants of aircraft carriers and submarines. Responsibilities include developing design, operating, and maintenance improvements for nuclear valves, identifying and qualifying new-design valves for obsolete or no-longer-procurable designs, providing resolutions for in-service valve problems, conducting laboratory testing, implementing life-cycle cost reductions, and developing recommendations to the customers.

Major Functions Include

• Maintain Standard Navy valve drawings and their related technical manuals
• Provide engineering analyses and design studies on a diverse range of issues
• Provide Fleet, Shipyard and Navy Supply System support
• Provide logistical support, including preparing technical ordering documentation
• Support the commercial vendor base

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.

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

• The individual should have general knowledge of the design, operation, and /or testing of power plant systems and components, and must be able to apply engineering principles, theory, technology, and tools to analyze and resolve engineering problems of moderate complexity in new and existing mechanical component designs.
• The specific position is in the area of valve engineering, where the individual will be responsible for standard Navy valve designs and/or vendor proprietary valve designs used in Naval nuclear plants. Familiarity with manufacturing processes (may include additive manufacturing), machine design, and materials science as well as military and/or commercial specifications including welding, nondestructive-testing, and materials is desired.
• Experience in project management to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including prioritizing, planning, scheduling, tracking and reviewing the work of engineers while maintaining quality, schedule and budget.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to proactively and effectively communicate with team members, NAVSEA 08, Naval Shipyards, Planning Yards, and manufacturers.
• Strong written communication skills, with attention to detail, to consistently present high quality problem solutions as submittals to customers.
• Ability to self-initiate assignments, able to lead teams as well as individuals, and demonstrate technical rigor in all work products.
• Experience in implementing innovative technology to improve a design or process.
• Security clearance is desired.

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.