Engineer Mechanical 2

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

7d•$89,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

This mechanical engineering position supports the A1B reactor plant fluids auxiliary systems section in the construction, testing, maintenance, overhaul, and modernization of CVN 78 Class aircraft carriers. The engineer primarily supports reactor plant fluid system piping design, including applying governing specifications, approving 3-D product models and system fabrication drawings, conducting engineering evaluations and calculations to resolve ship construction and vendor problems, developing design improvements, and writing technical letters to Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The role also provides engineering support for CVN 78 Class carriers under construction and at sea. Shipboard visits may be needed to resolve problems and may involve access to radiological areas. The engineer communicates with other functional areas, such as Structures, Electrical, Components, and Propulsion Plant Monitoring and Control. Strong written and oral communication skills, engagement, and self-motivation are required. The position researches, plans, designs, develops, and tests mechanical products and systems, including mechanical, thermal-hydraulic, and heat-transfer systems for the production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.

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.
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with other functional areas.
Must be engaged and self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support engineering efforts for reactor plant fluid system piping design.
Apply governing specifications and approve 3-D product models and system fabrication drawings.
Perform 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.
Conduct shipboard visits as needed to resolve problems.
Coordinate with other functional areas, including Structures, Electrical, Components, and Propulsion Plant Monitoring and Control.
Research, plan, design, develop, and test mechanical products and systems.