ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

3d•$99,000 - $122,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer will work in the A1B reactor plant fluids auxiliary systems section, supporting construction, testing, maintenance, overhaul, and modernization of CVN 78 Class aircraft carriers. The role focuses on engineering efforts related to 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, and providing engineering support for aircraft carriers under construction and at sea. Shipboard visits may be necessary to resolve problems and may involve access to radiological areas. The engineer will work with other functional areas, including Structures, Electrical, Components, and Propulsion Plant Monitoring and Control. Effective written and oral communication, engagement, and self-motivation are important to success in the role.

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.
A bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required by Newport News Shipbuilding.
Effective 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, NNL, and the Shipyards.

Responsibilities

Support engineering efforts associated with reactor plant fluid system piping design.
Apply governing specifications and 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.
Make shipboard visits as necessary to resolve problems, potentially involving access to radiological areas.
Communicate and coordinate with other functional areas, including Structures, Electrical, Components, and Propulsion Plant Monitoring and Control.