Lead Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion Systems

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

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a highly skilled engineering leader to drive the development of next generation propulsion systems for naval submarines. You will oversee the design, analysis, and testing of main reduction gears and propulsion turbines, and you’ll coordinate supplier evaluation and integration of mechanical components into complex propulsion systems.

Ideal candidates bring advanced degrees in engineering and substantial experience in naval propulsion, with strong technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience.
• Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of mechanical propulsion components and systems.
• Plan, test, and validate reduction gears and propulsion turbines.
• Evaluate suppliers, manage component production, and resolve technical issues.
• Integrate mechanical subsystems into overall propulsion architecture.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team leadership

Engineering design

Written communication

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Ph.D. in Engineering

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a highly skilled engineering leader to drive the development of next generation propulsion systems for naval submarines. You will oversee the design, analysis, and testing of main reduction gears and propulsion turbines, and you’ll coordinate supplier evaluation and integration of mechanical components into complex propulsion systems.

Ideal candidates bring advanced degrees in engineering and substantial experience in naval propulsion, with strong technical