Senior Naval Structural Engineer, Nuclear Ships

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding collaborates on the design, analysis and integration of complex naval structures, using advanced software tools and multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes formal education in engineering, senior-level experience, and the ability to manage large, safety-critical projects within the naval propulsion context. Relocation assistance is provided, with a comprehensive benefits package and on-site support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 12 years; Ph.D. and 9 years.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications for products and operations.
• Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling.
• Uses CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer and related software to support design and analysis.

Skills

Structural analysis

Project management

Interfacing NAVSEA

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

CATIA

IDEAS

ProEngineer

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding collaborates on the design, analysis and integration of complex naval structures, using advanced software tools and multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes formal education in engineering, senior-level experience, and the ability to manage large, safety-critical projects within the naval propulsion context. Relocation assistance is provided, with a comprehensive benefits package and on-site support.