ENGINEER MECHANICAL 2

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

1d•$89,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

This mechanical engineering position supports the A1B reactor plant fluids auxiliary systems section and the construction, testing, maintenance, overhaul, and modernization of CVN 78 Class aircraft carriers. The role primarily supports reactor plant fluid system piping design, including applying governing specifications; approving 3-D product models and system fabrication drawings; preparing engineering evaluations and calculations to resolve ship construction and vendor problems; developing design improvements; writing technical letters to Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA); and providing engineering support for carriers under construction and at sea. Shipboard visits may be needed to resolve problems and may involve access to radiological areas. The engineer collaborates with other functional areas, including Structures, Electrical, Components, and Propulsion Plant Monitoring and Control. The position also involves researching, planning, designing, developing, and testing mechanical or electromechanical products and systems, including instruments, controls, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal-hydraulic, or heat-transfer systems. The successful candidate is expected to be engaged and self-motivated and to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills. The position is with Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII. It is full-time, first shift, based onsite, and is not eligible for telework. Travel of up to 10% is required. U.S. citizenship is required; security clearance is not required to start. Relocation assistance is available. The listed base salary range is $89,000 to $110,000, with final compensation dependent on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience, or a master’s degree and 0 years of relevant professional experience.
A bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required by Newport News Shipbuilding.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with other functional areas.
Must be engaged and self-motivated.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Teamcenter® and the NX product model.
Reactor plant fluid system experience.
Experience working with NAVSEA, NNL, and the shipyards.

Responsibilities

Support engineering efforts for reactor plant fluid system piping design for CVN 78 Class aircraft carriers.
Apply governing specifications to reactor plant fluid system design.
Approve 3-D product models and system fabrication drawings.
Prepare engineering evaluations and calculations to resolve ship construction and vendor problems.
Develop reactor plant fluid system design improvements.
Write technical letters to Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).
Provide engineering support for CVN 78 Class aircraft carriers under construction and at sea.
Visit ships as needed to resolve problems, potentially including access to radiological areas.
Communicate and coordinate with other functional areas, including Structures, Electrical, Components, and Propulsion Plant Monitoring and Control.
Research, plan, design, develop, and test mechanical or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, machines, and energy-related mechanical, thermal-hydraulic, or heat-transfer systems.