Structural Engineer – Naval Propulsion & Reactor Planning

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding seeks qualified engineers to support propulsion and reactor planning yard structural engineering efforts. The role focuses on developing structural specifications for metal, non-metallic and composite materials, and evaluating damage tolerance and durability across naval ship systems.

Experience with FEA methods and multiple design tools, plus strong communication with cross-functional teams, is essential for success in this role at our Newport News site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 5 years of relevant exempt experience as a baseline.
• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ph.D. with 0 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, research and develop structural engineering specifications for various materials and designs.
• Assess damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling.
• Perform dynamics, loads, stability, fatigue and thermal analyses.
• Interface with designers and other disciplines to communicate resolutions and approve CAD changes.

Skills

FEA experience

Structural analysis

Engineering calculations

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ABET accredited)

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Ph.D. in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

IDEAS

Pro/ENGINEER

FEMAP

ABAQUS

TEAMCENTER

NASTRAN

MATHCAD

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding seeks qualified engineers to support propulsion and reactor planning yard structural engineering efforts. The role focuses on developing structural specifications for metal, non-metallic and composite materials, and evaluating damage tolerance and durability across naval ship systems.

Experience with FEA methods and multiple design tools, plus strong communication with cross-functional teams, is essential for success in this role at our Newport News site.