Engineer II (Mechanical Engineering)

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•San Diego, CA

1d•$92,500 - $126,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Uses creative and analytical methods to develop, evaluate, and communicate the configuration and characteristics of a region, system, or component of the ship as governed by the assigned discipline, in compliance with internal and external requirements. Effective decision-maker for assigned discipline(s), seeking advice and/or direction appropriate to experience and tasking. Prepare and maintain as directed: design studies, proposals, purchase specifications, engineering calculations, and pre-contract design packages for Mechanical Systems under technical guidance of a supervisor or system cognizant engineer. Communicate with other departments across the organization and provide them with technical assistance or information when needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent in Engineering or Applied Sciences, or Professional Engineer's License
Typically, at least two (2) years of practical experience, exclusive of education in engineering design. Operational or shipyard test or production experience may contribute to this requirement
Qualifying skills include contributing to the department's team environment with a consistently positive attitude, a mindset to actively seek improving one's self, teammates, and work processes, initiative, accountability, commitment, and flexibility to changing assignments and processes

Nice To Haves

Engineering in Training (EIT) Certificate desirable

Responsibilities

Completes tasks with supervision and technical oversight at key junctures in development
When confronted with change, identifies scope creep and the implication of requirements changes within own group
Identifies potential problems within own products
Supports research into internal (e.g. production, planning) and external customer (e.g. ABS, Navy, USCG) issues, interpreting as assigned
Teaches known skills to other employees, and can mentor one Engineer in a specific skill as assigned
Uses oral and written communication skills, including through e-mail, to draft presentations, reports, and external technical correspondence to line personnel for owners and production
Participates in internal working groups, including documenting discussions, decisions, and outcomes
Adheres to department processes
Locates requirement (such as rules, regulations, contracts, references) that applies to tasked work and applicable revisions
Other responsibilities and duties as assigned