ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Virginia (MN); 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 is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop robotic and automation systems for ship production. You will plan and implement energy-efficient mechanical solutions and work across departments to integrate new tools and processes.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, with 5+ years of related exempt experience; a master’s in a related field is a plus. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited program.
• 5+ years of exempt experience with mechanical systems or robotics.
• Knowledge of industrial automation and production environments.

Responsibilities

• Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems.
• Implements robotics and automation projects in shipyard production.
• Collaborates with multi-department teams via email, phone and meetings.

Skills

Robotics experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ABET)

Master's Degree (preferred)

Ph.D. (optional)

Tools

ABB robotics

Fanuc robotics

Siemens controllers

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI systems

Job description

ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jul 18, 2026

Req ID: 48298

Team: E66 ADV MANUFACTURING

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: $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 intended for the Robotics and Automation group in Department E66. The incumbent will be responsible for implementing robotics and automation projects in areas within the shipyard. This position regularly communicates with Engineers/Designers across Departments, Waterfront) via email, phone, and in person meetings and utilizes various robotics software and tools.

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

• + Manufacturing and Systems Engineering experience in an industrial or shipbuilding manufacturing environment, specifically with shipbuilding manufacturing shops and experience with project management.
• + Familiarity with major industrial 6 axis robotic systems (ABB, Fanuc) and collaborative robotics (Cobots).
• + Familiarity with process automation controllers (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Phoenix Contact), and HMI controllers.
• + Experience developing robotic and automation solutions.
• + Experience deploying robots in a production environment.
• + Familiarity with NNS manufacturing and production processes.

Candidates without preferred qualifications who are eager to learn will be considered.

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 pr