Senior Structural Engineer, Naval Propulsion (FEA Focus)

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking a senior structural engineer to support propulsion plant design for Navy carriers and related vessels. The role emphasizes structural analysis, durability, and integration with CAD tools, with opportunities across multiple platforms.

The position requires a Bachelor's in engineering and extensive experience or an advanced degree with substantial relevant work. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering; 9+ years of exempt experience, or Advanced degree with fewer years.
• ABET-accredited engineering program required.
• U.S. citizenship may be required for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead propulsion plant structural designs in PREPY group.
• Analyze materials, durability, design allowables and structural modeling.
• Use CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer, FEMAP and ABAQUS for analyses.
• Coordinate with Navy customer and NNS management on resolutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-discipline teams.

Skills

Structural design

Loads & dynamics

Thermal analysis

Team leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

CATIA

IDEAS

ProEngineer

FEMAP

ABAQUS

TEAMCENTER

NASTRAN

MATHCAD

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking a senior structural engineer to support propulsion plant design for Navy carriers and related vessels. The role emphasizes structural analysis, durability, and integration with CAD tools, with opportunities across multiple platforms.

The position requires a Bachelor's in engineering and extensive experience or an advanced degree with substantial relevant work. U.S.