Naval Mechanical Engineer - Submarine Systems

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

Newport News (VA)

On-site

USD 84,000 - 101,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Newport News is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to research, design, and develop mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal systems for U.S. Navy submarines and carriers, combining engineering with hands-on field support.

You will collaborate with shipyard trades and engineering teams to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements, with some travel.

Qualifications

  • ABET-accredited engineering bachelor’s degree.
  • 0 years of relevant exempt experience.

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.
  • Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical products and systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.

Skills

Mechanical design
Hydraulic systems
Thermal systems
Team collaboration
MATLAB/Simulink
StarCCM+
OpenFOAM
Python
Valves & pumps
Multidisciplinary work

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink
StarCCM+
OpenFOAM
Python

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Newport News is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to research, design, and develop mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal systems for U.S. Navy submarines and carriers, combining engineering with hands-on field support.

You will collaborate with shipyard trades and engineering teams to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements, with some travel.

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