ENGINEER MECHANICAL 4 at Huntington Ingalls

Newport News, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Systems, Thermal Systems, Technical Documentation, Design Proposals, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Technical Writing, Multi-disciplinary Teams, Shipbuilding, MATLAB, Simulink, StarCCM+, OpenFoam, Python, DOD Security Clearance

Industry

Shipbuilding

Description

Req ID: 43565 Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN 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 About the Role The Mechanical Engineer will research, design, and develop mechanical systems for U.S. Navy submarines and carriers in support of design and construction. This role combines technical engineering with hands-on field support, requiring collaboration with shipyard trades and engineering teams to ensure all systems meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements. Key Responsibilities: • Design, analyze, and develop mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal systems for submarine/carrier applications. •Support ship certification and delivery by evaluating open work and ensuring compliance with Navy and SUBSAFE standards. •Prepare and review technical documentation including design proposals, calculations, analyses, procedures, and deviation requests. •Collaborate with NAVSEA, Electric Boat, vendors, and shipyard personnel to address design and construction challenges. •Apply engineering principles to develop technically sound solutions for complex shipboard problems. •Participate in on-site issue resolution in a shipyard environment; some travel may be required. 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.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 Nice to have: •Experience or coursework in one or more of the following: o mechanical components and fabrication o Valves and pumps o Assembly, and final outfitting o Heat exchangers o Seals and hydraulic actuators o Assembly, and final outfitting • Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools. • Experience with StarCCM+, OpenFoam, or Python • Understanding of mechanical engineering and design principles and how they apply to shipbuilding • Knowledge of submarine/carriers machinery and how it interfaces with structural, electrical and hydraulic systems • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven technical writing ability. • Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams. • DOD Security Clearance is preferred, but not required to start. 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 Mechanical Engineer will research, design, and develop mechanical systems for U.S. Navy submarines and carriers. This role requires collaboration with shipyard trades and engineering teams to ensure all systems meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.