ENGINEER MECHANICAL 4 at Huntington Ingalls

Newport News, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

153000.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Planning, Engineering Scheduling, Earned Value Management, Risk Mitigation, Microsoft Project, Primavera, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Technical Data Flow, Submarine Design, Integration, Modernization

Industry

Shipbuilding

Description

Req ID: 47773 Team: E35 SUBMARINE ENGINEERING - ADVANCED CAPABILITIES Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-TimeShift: 1st Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirements: Yes, 10%-25% of the time Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not 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 Meet HII’s Newport News ShipbuildingWith 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. 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, 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. We are seeking an Engineering Project Planner to coordinate and control engineering schedules and deliverables for submarine programs. This role focuses exclusively on the engineering portion of the project lifecycle—from initial technical planning through design, integration, testing, and delivery of engineering outputs to manufacturing. You will serve as the primary interface between engineering leads, program management, and technical disciplines, ensuring all engineering activities are sequenced, resourced, and completed in alignment with program objectives. Key Responsibilities• Develop, maintain, and control engineering-specific project schedules for submarine development, modernization, and lifecycle support.• Work with engineering leads to define work packages, task dependencies, and durations.• Ensure engineering milestones, design reviews, and technical deliverables are planned and tracked to closure.• Identify schedule risks, bottlenecks, and resource constraints within engineering activities; propose mitigation strategies.• Coordinate inputs from multiple engineering disciplines (structural, mechanical, electrical, combat systems, etc.) into an integrated engineering plan.• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) for engineering tasks, including schedule variance analysis.• Monitor change requests and integrate approved changes into engineering schedules while maintaining baseline integrity.• Provide clear, data-driven schedule reporting to engineering leadership and program managers.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 supporting NAVSEA submarine design, integration, or modernization programs.• Familiarity with systems engineering processes and design review requirements (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).• Background in coordinating multi-discipline engineering teams on large defense projects.• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project or Primavera for engineering schedules.• Understanding of engineering design processes, configuration management, and technical data flows.Why HIIWe 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

Coordinate and control engineering schedules and deliverables for submarine programs throughout the project lifecycle. Serve as the primary interface between engineering leads and program management to ensure activities are sequenced and resourced correctly.