WATERFRONT LIAISON ENGINEER/ENGINEER MECHANICAL 4

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Newport News, Virginia, invites applications for Waterfront Liaison Engineer/Engineer Mechanical 4. This role supports the CFA Waterfront Liaison Engineering Team, performing mechanical design, analysis and integration tasks on ship systems.

The position requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree (Bachelor’s with 9 years, Master’s with 7 years, or PhD with 4 years), US citizenship, and ability to relocate. On-site work with occasional travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Final clearance required to start.
• US citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops mechanical products and systems for production, transmission, measurement, and energy use.
• Performs analysis, project management, and interfaces with SOS, EB and other divisions.
• Will visit production and shipboard environments requiring PPE and physical activity.

Skills

Project management

Risk analysis

Interfacing with divisions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ABET accredited)

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Ph.D. in Engineering

Job description

WATERFRONT LIAISON ENGINEER/ENGINEER MECHANICAL 4

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jul 18, 2026

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required: Yes - Final Clearance Required to Start

Salary Range: $124,000.00 to $153,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

The Role

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

This position is intended for the CFA Waterfront Liaison Engineering Team in Department E03. The candidate will be located directly inside the main machine shop, responsible for providing deckplate support to manufacturing trades supporting VCS construction. This includes, but is not limited to, resolving Engineering Reports, build process analysis, project management, risk analysis, and interfacing with SOS, EB, and various other divisions within the company. Responsibilities will also include regular visits to production and shipboard environments requiring PPE and physical activity (walking, ladders, stairs, etc.)

Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience
• Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience
• Ph.D. and 4 years of experience

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

• Experience working/resolving Engineering Reports
• Manufacturing experience

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

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. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.