ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

1d•$99,000 - $122,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer Mechanical 3 researches, plans, designs, develops, and tests mechanical and electromechanical products and systems, including instruments, controls, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal hydraulic, or heat transfer systems. The role applies research to the planning and development of systems used for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. This position supports the Nuclear Propulsion Overhaul Engineering department E81, working on aircraft carrier and submarine overhauls. It develops engineering solutions and written technical direction and provides waterfront support for the overhaul and upgrade of Reactor Plant mechanical systems. The successful candidate uses analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical issues during nuclear system and component overhaul, communicates technical issues with engineering and non-technical personnel, and provides hands-on support aboard ships. E81 provides in-house training, including training in radiological and personnel safety and how to engineer those considerations into products used in 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.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve technical issues during nuclear system and component overhaul.
Communication and interpersonal skills to discuss technical issues with engineering and non-technical personnel.
Willingness to provide hands-on support on ships.

Nice To Haves

Confidential Clearance.
RTNE Qualifications.

Responsibilities

Research and plan processes, tooling, and material needs to develop engineered solutions for nuclear work.
Develop technical work instructions, including procedures and troubleshooting paperwork.
Provide on-site support and solve issues that arise during shipboard or shop work.
Research and develop innovative solutions to technical problems.
Project-manage work from beginning to end.
Develop engineering solutions and written technical direction for Reactor Plant mechanical system overhauls and upgrades.
Provide waterfront and hands-on shipboard support for aircraft carrier and submarine overhauls.