Engineer Mechanical 3
About The Position
The Mechanical Engineer 3 supports Newport News Shipbuilding’s Nuclear Propulsion Overhaul Engineering department E81, working on aircraft carrier and submarine overhauls. The role develops engineering solutions and written technical direction, and provides waterfront support for the overhaul and upgrade of reactor plant mechanical systems. The successful candidate applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical or electromechanical systems and uses analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve technical issues encountered during nuclear system and component overhaul. The position requires communicating and discussing technical issues with engineering and non-technical personnel, as well as providing hands-on support aboard ship. The work is performed to the high technical standards required by the Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program. The department researches and plans processes, tooling, and material needs; develops technical work instructions, including procedures and troubleshooting paperwork; provides on-site support and problem-solving during shipboard or shop work; researches and develops solutions to technical problems; and project-manages work from beginning to end. E81 provides in-house training to strengthen personnel knowledge and performance. Qualified candidates will receive training in radiological and personnel safety and how to engineer these considerations into products used for nuclear work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve technical issues during nuclear system and component overhaul.
- Communication and relational skills to work with engineering and non-technical personnel.
- Willingness to provide hands-on support on the ship.
Nice To Haves
- Confidential Clearance.
- RTNE Qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Research, plan, design, develop, and test mechanical or electromechanical products and systems, including mechanical, thermal hydraulic, or heat-transfer systems.
- Develop engineering solutions and written technical direction for reactor plant mechanical system overhauls and upgrades.
- Research and plan processes, tooling, and material needs to provide engineered solutions for nuclear work.
- Develop technical work instructions, procedures, and troubleshooting paperwork.
- Provide on-site and hands-on support and resolve problems arising during shipboard or shop work.
- Research and develop innovative solutions to technical problems.
- Project-manage work from beginning to end.
- Interface with engineering and non-technical personnel to discuss technical issues.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
- On-site health centers.
- Telemedicine.
- Wellness resources.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Savings plan options (401K).
- Financial education and planning tools.
- Life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts.
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
- Educational and training programs for continual career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
