O41/O48 ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 4

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in naval technology seeks an O41/O48 Engineer Structural 4 to support facilities and engineering teams. This role involves analyzing and developing structural specifications, requiring a Bachelor's degree and significant relevant experience. Join a diverse team focused on safety and innovation in shipbuilding.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's from an ABET-accredited engineering program required.
• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelor's, or 7 years with Master's, or 4 years with Ph.D.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and develop structural engineering specifications involving various materials.
• Work independently on damage tolerance, durability, and structural modeling.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

MS Office

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree

Ph.D.

Tools

CATIA

IDEAS

ProEngineer

Job description

Join to apply for the O41/O48 ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 4 role at HII.

Req ID: 41447

Team: O48 CRANE ENGR & QLTY

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Full-Time, Shift: 1st

Relocation assistance available; not eligible for telework; no travel required; no clearance needed to start.

About HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With over 25,000 employees, NNS is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, designing, building, and refueling U.S. Navy nuclear ships. Our team includes skilled trades, engineers, project managers, and more. We collaborate at the forefront of naval technology and manufacturing. Join us and be part of this legacy.

The Role

This position supports facilities and engineering teams in plant engineering, project engineering, or crane engineering. A Professional Engineer’s license is desirable. Responsibilities include analyzing, researching, and developing structural engineering specifications involving metals, composites, and other materials. You will analyze damage tolerance, durability, and structural modeling, with specialties in dynamics, loads, stability, stress fatigue, and thermal analysis. Tools include CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer, and other software. Work is performed independently, with work reviewed from a long-term perspective. Candidates should solve problems systematically, communicate clearly, and have basic MS Office and AutoCAD skills, along with understanding electrical and mechanical drawings, project scheduling, and legal/sourcing requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree + 9 years relevant experience OR
• Master’s Degree + 7 years relevant experience OR
• Ph.D. + 4 years relevant experience. Bachelor's from an ABET-accredited engineering program required.

Preferred Skills

• Strong relationships with production, engineering, safety, and maintenance teams
• Experience in shipyard/nuclear facilities
• Proficiency in structural/building codes and standards
• PMP or PMI certification

Why HII

We build powerful naval ships and defense solutions that safeguard our nation. Our diverse workforce includes trades, AI/ML experts, engineers, scientists, and more. Recognized as a top employer, we prioritize safety, ethics, and career development, offering comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Additional Information

We are committed to an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. U.S. citizenship may be required for some roles.

Need Assistance?

For accommodations, email [e-mail] or call 1-844-849-8463 (press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding).