Mechanical Engineer - Naval Submarines & Carriers

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; 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 research, design, and develop mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal systems for U.S. Navy submarines and carriers.

This on-site role requires collaboration with NAVSEA, Electric Boat, vendors, and shipyard teams to ensure safety, quality, cost, and schedule compliance. The role combines hands-on field support with technical engineering, supporting certification and on-site resolution. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 5 years of relevant exempt experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ph.D. with 0 years of experience.
• Travel 10–25% of the time.
• U.S. citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and develop mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal systems for submarine/carrier applications.
• Support ship certification and delivery by evaluating open work and ensuring compliance with Navy and SUBSAFE standards.
• Prepare and review technical documentation including design proposals, calculations, analyses, procedures, and deviation requests.
• Collaborate with NAVSEA, Electric Boat, vendors, and shipyard personnel to address design and construction challenges.
• Apply engineering principles to develop technically sound solutions for complex shipboard problems.
• Participate in on-site issue resolution in a shipyard environment; some travel may be required.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's degree (engineering)

PhD in engineering

Tools

Team Center

NGP

NX

SAP

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (Newport News Shipbuilding) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to research, design, and develop mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal systems for U.S. Navy submarines and carriers.

This on-site role requires collaboration with NAVSEA, Electric Boat, vendors, and shipyard teams to ensure safety, quality, cost, and schedule compliance. The role combines hands-on field support with technical engineering, supporting certification and on-site resolution. U.S.