Lead Mechanical Engineer – Propulsion & Gears

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a part of HII, is seeking a strong engineering leader to guide the development of next-generation propulsion gear systems for naval submarines. You will manage concept design, requirements development, supplier selection, and full lifecycle testing, while ensuring seamless integration into complex propulsion units.

The role requires advanced degrees with substantial experience, a proven ability to lead teams, and excellence in technical communication with internal and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Ph.D. with 4+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to the engineering team developing reduction gears and propulsion turbines.
• Lead concept design, specification development, supplier evaluation, and test/validation activities.
• Ensure integration of mechanical components into systems and manage risk, cost, and schedule constraints.
• Prepare and present briefs to leadership and external stakeholders.

Skills

Turbine gears

Gear design

Systems integration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master’s degree

Ph.D.

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, a part of HII, is seeking a strong engineering leader to guide the development of next-generation propulsion gear systems for naval submarines. You will manage concept design, requirements development, supplier selection, and full lifecycle testing, while ensuring seamless integration into complex propulsion units.

The role requires advanced degrees with substantial experience, a proven ability to lead teams, and excellence in technical communication with internal and