ENGINEER MECHANICAL 4 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

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Propulsion Plant Design, Fluid System Design, Technical Writing, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Systems Integration, Heat Exchangers, Valves, Pumps, Generators, Steam Turbines, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Navy Vessels Experience, Supply Base Relationships

Industry

Shipbuilding

Description

Req ID: 43626 Team: E11 SUBMARINE ENGINEERING - ADVANCED PROPULSION 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: Yes- Final Clearance 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, 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. The Advanced Propulsion team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced technical leader to influence the development of the next generation of fast attack submarines. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the design of innovative components and systems, enhancing capabilities, performance, and maintainability. As a technical leader on the design team, the successful candidate will provide technical oversight and guidance throughout the design process for propulsion plant fluid systems and components. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the design life cycle, from concept design through detail design and manufacturing/construction, with a background in propulsion plant systems integration. The successful candidate will have the ability to build strong relationships across stakeholders of the naval nuclear enterprise, as collaboration on design products is vital to the role's success. Additionally, experience with and the ability to develop relationships with the supply base is critical to ensure seamless integration of components and systems, and to maintain a strong network of partnerships that support the project's objectives.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 Specific knowledge of submarine propulsion plant design, with additional knowledge of CVN 68 Class and CVN 78 Class designs Direct technical expertise in propulsion plant fluid system design or component design including heat exchangers, valves, pumps, generators, and steam turbines Proficient in technical writing. You will be responsible for the deliverables associated with your system/component, and support the review of peer's deliverables Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for providing frequent briefs to leadership at NNS and external parties Operational experience on commissioned or under-construction Navy vessels Experience with and the ability to develop relationships with Electric Boat and the supply base is critical for successful collaboration and project execution 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, planning, designing, and developing mechanical products and systems for submarine propulsion. The successful candidate will provide technical oversight and guidance throughout the design process.