Engineer Mechanical 3

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

12d•$99,000 - $122,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer will support the A1B reactor plant fluids auxiliary systems section in the construction, testing, maintenance, overhaul, and modernization of CVN 78 Class aircraft carriers. The role researches, plans, designs, develops, and tests mechanical and electromechanical products and systems, including mechanical, thermal-hydraulic, and heat-transfer systems. The successful candidate will support reactor plant fluid system piping design, apply governing specifications, approve 3-D product models and system fabrication drawings, conduct engineering evaluations, and perform calculations to resolve ship construction and vendor problems. The role also develops reactor plant fluid system design improvements, writes technical letters to Naval Nuclear Laboratory and NAVSEA, and provides engineering support to CVN 78 Class carriers under construction and at sea. Shipboard visits may be needed for problem resolution and may involve access to radiological areas. The engineer communicates with other functional areas, including Structures, Electrical, Components, and Propulsion Plant Monitoring and Control.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, plus 5 years of relevant exempt experience; or a master's degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; or a Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Teamcenter and the NX product model.
Reactor plant fluid system experience.
Experience working with NAVSEA, Naval Nuclear Laboratory, and shipyards.

Responsibilities

Support reactor plant fluid system piping design for CVN 78 Class aircraft carriers.
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 and NAVSEA.
Provide engineering support for CVN 78 Class aircraft carriers under construction and at sea.
Make shipboard visits as needed to resolve problems.
Communicate and coordinate with other functional areas, including Structures, Electrical, Components, and Propulsion Plant Monitoring and Control.