Engineer Mechanical 2
About The Position
The Mechanical Engineer researches, plans, designs, develops, and tests mechanical products and systems, including instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal-hydraulic, or heat-transfer systems used to produce, transmit, measure, and use energy. The role applies research to planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and machines. The selected candidate is expected to function as an R&D Program Lead and/or R&D Project Lead, with mentoring from senior engineers, and represent the organization as its primary technical and/or R&D program contact. The role may coordinate research across departments or with external organizations, as well as project-management activities. With guidance in a team environment, the engineer is responsible for project execution, including plans, communications, customer briefings, technical reviews, test-plan development, and other R&D activities. The work may include project management and performing or reviewing technical products and deliverables, as well as technology development and research in emerging fields. This is a full-time, first-shift position at Newport News Shipbuilding. It is not eligible for telework. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time. U.S. citizenship is required, and relocation assistance is available.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience, or a master's degree and 0 years of relevant professional experience.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- Technical writing proficiency.
- Ability to conduct technology scouting for new technologies.
Responsibilities
- Research, plan, design, develop, and test mechanical and electromechanical products and systems.
- Apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and machines.
- Function as an R&D Program Lead and/or R&D Project Lead, with mentoring from senior engineers.
- Represent the organization as the primary technical and/or R&D program contact.
- Coordinate interdepartmental and/or external research efforts and project-management activities as needed.
- Execute projects, including developing project plans, communicating with stakeholders, briefing internal and external customers, conducting technical reviews, and developing test plans.
- Perform or review technical products and deliverables as needed.
- Conduct technology development and research in emerging fields.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
- On-site health centers.
- Telemedicine.
- Wellness resources.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Savings plan options, including 401(k).
- Financial education and planning tools.
- Life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts.
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
- Relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
