ENGINEER MECHANICAL 2
Huntington Ingalls
- Location
- Newport News, Virginia, United States
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $89k/yr
Skills
About this role
Req ID: 48336 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 Requirements: Yes, 10%-25% of the time Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start Salary Range: $89,000.00 to $110,000.00 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 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. 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
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 2 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program. 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