Engineer Structural 1

Austin Community College; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A military engineering company is seeking a Structural Engineer for their Submarine Structural Team. Responsibilities include analyzing engineering problems related to submarines, researching legacy design data, and collaborating with senior engineers. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program and possess strong analytical skills. This is an on-site position located in Newport News, Virginia, with a focus on supporting fleet integrity through tailored engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering required, ABET accredited.
• 0 years of relevant exempt experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering problems related to Submarine Shells and Hulls.
• Research legacy design data and technical reports.
• Assist in developing technical recommendations based on analyses.
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver supported solutions.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and other disciplines to deliver sound, well-supported solutions.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• On-site position

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

IDEAS

ProEngineer

FEA tools such as FEMAP/Nastran

Job description

Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis. Tools utilized may include CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer and a variety of software applications.

E12 Hull Tech Engineering is seeking a motivated Structural Engineer to join the Submarine Structural Team. The selected candidate will help investigate and resolve issues on the Los Angeles (SSN-688), Seawolf, and Virginia Class Submarines. This role involves researching historical engineering records, connecting current structural problems to past solutions, and developing tailored recommendations that ensure the integrity of the fleet.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret engineering problems related to Submarine Shells, Hulls, and Decks as well as their respective constituents.
• Research legacy Design Data, Calculations, Drawings, and Technical Reports to find relevant historical solutions.
• Assist in developing technical recommendations based on analysis and prior design experience.
• Willing or able to Learn and apply Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to model and justify structural responses if necessary.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and other disciplines to deliver sound, well-supported solutions.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• On-site position

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience.

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

Nice to Have

• Use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform professional tasks.
• Develops recommended solutions to technical problems as assigned.
• Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy. Works under general supervision.
• Contributes to the completion of assigned technical tasks. Failure to achieve results should be detected in supervisory oversight.
• Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor, project leaders, and other professionals in the section or group.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Interest in Submarines or ship structures and willingness to learn complex legacy systems.
• Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for research and continuous learning.
• Familiarity with (or desire to learn) FEA tools such as FEMAP/Nastran.