Nuclear Structural Engineer (Engineer Structural 3) - 28622

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 87,305 - 106,013; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is looking for an Engineer Structural 3 in Newport News, Virginia. This full-time position requires significant experience in the nuclear field and strong technical skills. You'll provide vital support across structural engineering activities and work closely with project and quality teams.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and proficiency in tools such as CATIA and Siemens PLM Software. This role is contingent upon contract award and requires leadership and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience for Bachelor's or 3 years with Master's.
• Experience with nuclear structural components.
• Ability to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as structural SME for project technical issues.
• Analyze and develop engineering specifications.
• Utilize 3D modeling tools for engineering support.

Skills

Nuclear industry experience

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CATIA

Siemens PLM Software NX

ProEngineer

Tekla

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Requisition Number:28622

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$87,305.00-$106,013.00

Security Clearance:None

Level of Experience:Mid

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life‑cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:

• Know & Grow Your People– Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships– Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership– Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First– Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future– Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency– Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Who We Are

HII Mission Technologies New Nuclear Group delivers advanced engineering, manufacturing, and program support solutions that enable the next generation of U.S. nuclear capability. Our work supports high‑consequence, highly regulated environments where precision, technical rigor, and disciplined engineering practices are essential. We are seeking an Engineer Structural 3 to provide technical support across structural engineering activities and to coordinate closely with project and quality teams to ensure alignment in design, fabrication, and execution.

**This position is contingent upon contract award**

What You Will Do

• Serves as structural SME for the projects resolving technical issues, NCRs, etc.
• Performing technical requirements reviews, developing BOMs, working to develop and maintain 3D models, resolve NCRs and corrective actions.
• 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, producibility, cost, safety, design allowable and structural modeling.
• Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis.
• Utilizes and validates 3‑D and digital modeling to communicate and support production.
• Tools utilized such as CATIA, IDEAS, Siemens PLM Software NX, ProEngineer and a variety of analytical software applications.

What You Must Have

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Candidate must have nuclear industry and manufacturing experience.
• Candidate must have experience with commercial nuclear structural components.
• Candidate must have the ability to travel as needed to the supplier site.
• Candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidate must have leadership and collaboration skills.
• Candidate must possess effective problem‑solving skills and sound decision‑making capabilities.

Bonus Points For Having

• Experience in nuclear, heavy industrial, shipbuilding, or highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with nuclear quality standards, configuration management, and document control processes.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
• Experience supporting structural fabrication, manufacturing, or installation activities.
• Experience with Tekla software.

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.