ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 3 at Huntington Ingalls

Newport News, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Technical Writing, Troubleshooting, Design Improvement, Project Management, Communication Skills, Supplier Interaction, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Critical Thinking, Procurement, Technical Support, Valve Controllers, Navy Programs, Engineering Principles, Problem Solving

Industry

Shipbuilding

Description

Req ID: 43660 Team: E70 A1B PROPULSION PLANT PLANNING YARD Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding 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 Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you. The Role Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. This position is for an Electrical Engineer 3 in support of the GERALD R. FORD Class Aircraft Carrier propulsion plant planning yard (PPPY) team, responsible for the Regulating Valve Controller (RVC) and Gate Valve Actuator Controllers (GVAC) within the propulsion plant. The PPPY supports aircraft carrier new construction, testing, and delivery; in-service maintenance; and fleet operations. Areas of responsibility encompass procurement of new machinery and technical support of in service machinery. Procurement activities include defining design objectives, establishing specifications and requirements, overseeing suppliers to ensure their products meet these objectives and requirements, and ensuring delivery of technically compliant products that support ship construction and test schedules. Technical support activities include supporting shipyard and navy personnel who operate the RVC/GVAC components by providing advanced troubleshooting guidance, and identifying beneficial design improvements and maintenance practices. The position requires strong technical writing skills, the ability to proactively identify and resolve technical design issues, and the interpersonal skills necessary to collaborate with Navy, NAVSEA, NNL, Supply Chain, shipyard trades, engineers, project managers, and various NNS departments. Shipboard work and travel may be required.Must Have Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 0 years of experience. Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program. Nice to Have Experience supporting Navy/DoD programs, preferably Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, that includes interfacing with NAVSEA and its prime contractors, equipment suppliers, and shipyard trades and engineering Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience with end-user support and troubleshooting Experience working with suppliers on product development and improvement Conceptual design knowledge of valve controllers Demonstrate basic engineering project management skills (e.g., planning, organizing, monitoring, reporting, and leading meetings and briefings) Experience leading a technical project team of 2 to 4 junior engineers Ability to apply engineering and critical thinking principles to develop technical solutions for moderate to complex problems while maintaining the design integrity of plant machinery Desire to teach and mentor junior engineers by developing formal and informal training in an individual, classroom, and hands-on setting Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. 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. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. 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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.

Responsibilities

The role involves researching, developing, designing, and testing electrical components and systems for the propulsion plant planning yard team. Responsibilities include procurement of new machinery and providing technical support for in-service machinery.