Engineer Mechanical 3 - 29889

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Technologies is actively seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our E86 Structural and Shielding group in Virginia.

The Mechanical Engineer will provide hands‑on waterfront support, manufacturing engineering, and technical oversight for Reactor Plant structures, coordinating with operations, planning, and engineering teams to maintain safe, efficient construction processes; a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain a Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years with Masters; or 0 years with PhD/JD.
• ABET accredited engineering degree required.
• Experience using industry-standard design/analysis software.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, validate mechanical/electromechanical systems for production and energy use.
• Recommend options for safety, performance, efficiency or cost improvements.
• Support transfer from R&D to manufacturing as needed.
• Apply engineering research to planning, design, development, and testing.
• Analyze structural engineering specs and tolerances for durability and fit.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET accredited engineering program

Tools

Engineering design software

Job description

Requisition Number: 29889
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $89,325.00 - $108,466.80
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Who We Are

HII Mission Technologies is actively seeking a Engineer Mechanical to join our team!

This position supports Department E86 Nuclear Propulsion – Construction and Process Engineering. Specifically, this role is assigned to the E86 Structural and Shielding group within the Virginia Class Submarine program.

The Mechanical Engineer in this position will provide hands‑on waterfront support, manufacturing engineering support, and technical oversight for the construction of Reactor Plant structures. Responsibilities include supporting day‑to‑day build activities, resolving technical issues, ensuring compliance with design and quality requirements, and coordinating with operations, planning, and engineering teams to maintain efficient and safe construction processes.

What You Will Do

• Researches, plans, designs, verifies, validates and develops mechanical and/or electromechanical products and systems, such as metals, instruments, controls, plastics, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, resonance, hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.
• Recommends various technology options or approaches for system, processes, facility or program improvements in terms of safety, performance, efficiency or costs.
• May be responsible for the transfer from R and D to manufacturing.
• Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
• Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals or operation of product to include structures, mechanical and fixturing. Analyzes tolerances, durability, design allowables and structural modeling.
• Become a structural discipline SME within the technical content of the group.
• Resolve and review discrepancies in a technically sound method.
• Develop new SOPs to capture processes as needed
• Revise existing SOPs to reflect improvements in processes
• Perform as liaison between various Engineering & Trades departments and the customer.
• Attend and support meetings regarding Reactor Plant structures
• Provide timely resolutions to waterfront and shop issues.
• Develop and manage timelines and priorities for known upcoming milestones/key-events.
• Teach/guide junior engineers in their development
• A strong candidate should be effective in written and verbal communication; Problem Solving; Critical Thinking; Technical Writing; and have experience with Microsoft Office Programs.

What You Must Have

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
• Candidate must have successfully completed an undergraduate engineering degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Candidate must have experience utilizing industry-current Engineering design and analytical or modeling software.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a confidential security clearance.
• Candidate must have a general understanding of the reactor plant construction process, comprehension of structural drawings, and project management experience.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.

Bonus Points For Having!

• Experience with NDT standards as well as welding standards.
• Experience with various NNS shipbuilding programs (i.e. SAP, i2, CATIA, Enovia, etc.).

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

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. Our 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.

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.

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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.