Engineer 1

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

2d•$84,000 - $101,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer 1 will support engineering and design activities related to submarine fluid and air systems and mechanical and electrical equipment, including valves, pumps, heat exchangers, filters, seals, and fasteners. The role involves learning engineering and design processes for ship systems and developing working knowledge of shipyard operations, including component fabrication, assembly, and final outfitting. Basic knowledge of dimensional control systems and practices is highly desirable. The engineer will prepare technical submittals such as design proposals, engineering calculations and analyses, drawing reviews, presentations, operating instructions, test procedures, maintenance procedures, work deferral requests, and departure-from-specification requests. The position may involve collaboration with internal and external design or test engineering personnel, including NAVSEA, naval shipyards, General Dynamics-Electric Boat, and vendors. On-site troubleshooting and resolution of construction or overhaul issues may be required, with travel possible. This role supports Submarine Fleet Support work and works with Trades, Planning, Projects, and Construction Management to plan and execute off-site submarine fleet maintenance periods.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Zero years of relevant exempt experience required.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Interest in learning engineering and design processes related to ship systems.
Ability to interface effectively with trades, management, and the customer.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of dimensional control systems and practices.
Good technical writing skills and ability to apply technical rigor to engineering product development.
Good analytical and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge and experience with Submarine Fleet Support requirements, drawing products, and processes.
Knowledge of basic hull, mechanical, piping, electrical, and related ship information.

Responsibilities

Support engineering and design work involving submarine fluid and air systems and mechanical and electrical equipment.
Develop knowledge of shipyard operations, including component fabrication, assembly, and final outfitting.
Prepare technical submittals, including design proposals, calculations and analyses, drawing reviews, presentations, operating instructions, test and maintenance procedures, work deferral requests, and departure-from-specification requests.
Collaborate with internal and external design and test engineering personnel, including NAVSEA, naval shipyards, General Dynamics-Electric Boat, and vendors.
Troubleshoot and help resolve issues encountered during construction or overhaul, potentially on site.
Support Submarine Fleet Support engineering work and provide technical solutions to difficult issues while troubleshooting and managing change orders.
Work with Trades, Planning, Projects, and Construction Management to plan and execute off-site submarine fleet maintenance periods.