ENGINEER MECHANICAL 1

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

7d•$84,000 - $101,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer supports the Nuclear Propulsion Overhaul Engineering department E81, working on aircraft carrier and submarine overhauls. The position develops engineering solutions and written technical direction, and provides waterfront support for the overhaul and upgrade of reactor plant mechanical systems. The successful candidate uses analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve technical issues during nuclear system and component overhauls, communicates with engineering and non-technical personnel, and provides hands-on support aboard ships. The role involves researching, planning, designing, developing, and testing mechanical and electromechanical products and systems, including instruments, controls, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal-hydraulic, or heat-transfer systems. Nuclear Propulsion Overhaul Engineering researches and plans processes, tooling, and material needs; develops technical work instructions and troubleshooting documents; supports shipboard and shop work; develops solutions to technical problems; and manages projects from beginning to end. The department provides in-house training, including training in radiological and personnel safety and how to incorporate those considerations into products used for nuclear work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Communication and interpersonal skills to discuss technical issues with engineering and non-technical personnel.
Willingness to provide hands-on support on ships.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

Research, plan, design, develop, and test mechanical and electromechanical systems, products, instruments, controls, engines, and machines.
Develop engineering solutions and written technical direction for the overhaul and upgrade of reactor plant mechanical systems.
Analyze and resolve technical issues arising during nuclear system and component overhauls.
Research and plan processes, tooling, and material needs to engineer solutions for nuclear work.
Develop technical work instructions, including procedures and troubleshooting paperwork.
Provide on-site support and problem solving for issues arising during shipboard or shop work.
Research and develop innovative solutions to technical problems.
Project-manage work from beginning to end.
Provide hands-on support on ships.