Welding Engineering Manager II – Shipbuilding Lead

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding seeks a materials research engineer to study structures and chemical properties of materials, performing experiments and computer modeling to improve performance. The role strengthens or combines materials for new or specific properties to ensure reliability in varied environments.

The candidate will test materials against mechanical strength, corrosion, and thermal properties, and verify products meet quality and safety standards before deployment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree with at least 6 years of progressive research/engineering/design experience.

Responsibilities

• Research and study materials' structures and properties via experiments and modeling.
• Develop and evaluate new materials for specific properties.
• Test materials for mechanical strength, corrosion, heat/cold resistance.
• Test products to ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Skills

Materials research

Computer modeling

Material testing

Engineering design

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding seeks a materials research engineer to study structures and chemical properties of materials, performing experiments and computer modeling to improve performance. The role strengthens or combines materials for new or specific properties to ensure reliability in varied environments.

The candidate will test materials against mechanical strength, corrosion, and thermal properties, and verify products meet quality and safety standards before deployment.