ENGINEER MECHANICAL 2

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

22h•$89,000 - $110,000•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 candidate will perform dynamic structural (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, check structural analyses reports• The candidate will be working in an environment where technical growth opportunities abound, and will be responsible for leading dynamic and transient analysis methods, underwater explosion analysis and related projects.• Eventual SECRET clearance will be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience
Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice To Haves

Structural or mechanical background for support of all platforms (CVN, Special Projects, VCS, SSNX)
Extensive knowledge and experience with Finite Element Analysis software (Femap, Hypermesh, and/or Abaqus) and related first-principles methods
Experience in nonlinear material response, structural dynamics, mechanical response, and vibrations
Background in fluid-structure interaction
Extensive knowledge of structural response and design requirements for surface ship or submarines
Detailed experience and knowledge in shock qualification methods and requirements, including testing and extensions
Ability to execute new programs and old, i.e. FORTRAN, Matlab, python, etc.
Ability to lead a team of junior engineers toward group and project goals
Leadership, mentoring and training experience
Skilled at technical writing and reporting and oral communication
Ability to communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner
Skilled at project management with an ability to plan and execute tasks to meet program objectives
Experience working with NAVSEA and naval warfare centers (NUWC, NSWC-CD, NSWC-PD, NSWC-IHD)
Experience with high performance computing systems and nonlinear advanced analysis methods

Responsibilities

Perform dynamic structural (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.
Develop engineering calculation reports.
Check structural analyses reports.
Lead dynamic and transient analysis methods, underwater explosion analysis and related projects.