ENGINEER MECHANICAL 1

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. • This is an opportunity to join our growing team to contribute and influence the Navy's future and work on a broad spectrum of exciting projects and problems• The Engineer candidate will perform dynamic (shock) analyses utilizing finite element analysis (FEA) methods with the pre-/post-processor (FEMAP and NASTRAN, Abaqus, Hypermesh, Government codes) computer applications, perform hand calculations using textbook methods, and develop engineering calculation reports• The candidate will be working in an environment where technical growth opportunities abound, leading to exciting opportunities to grow in dynamic and transient analysis methods, underwater explosion analysis and related projects • Eventual SECRET clearance will be required.

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

The Shock Engineering and Advanced Analysis team is looking for an Engineer Mechanical 1 for support of all platforms (CVN, Special Projects, VCS, SSNX)
Basic knowledge of solid mechanics and dynamics
Basic knowledge of Finite Element Analysis method
General and specific coding skills and experience (e.g. Matlab)
Self-starter with ability to learn new things
Ability to move forward on projects when path isn’t clear through consultation with senior engineers
Good communication skills (written and oral)