ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEER 1
About The Position
Applies electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing. Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems. This position is in support of the U.S. Navy’s GERALD R. FORD Class Aircraft Carrier Propulsion and Reactor Engineering Planning Yard, whose machinery team is responsible for maintaining the design of complex mechanical and electrical machinery within the propulsion plant such as steam turbines, reduction gears, diesel engines, electric generators, heat exchangers, pumps, motors, and controllers. The PREPY 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. The 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. The technical support activities include supporting shipyard and Navy personnel who operate the propulsion plant by liaising between these activities and machinery manufacturers, assisting with ship construction and repair, 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 civilian and uniformed customers, our supply partners, shipyard trades, engineers, project managers, and business professionals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience.
- Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in technical troubleshooting
- Interest working with suppliers on product development and improvement
- Interest or knowledge of one or more of the following propulsion plant components: propulsion turbines, reduction gears, air conditioning plants, heat exchangers, turbine generators, diesel generators, pumps, motors, or controllers
- Engineers from all ABET-accredited disciplines are encouraged to apply
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
