Engineer Mechanical 3 - 29889

HII•Newport News, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. HII Mission Technologies is actively seeking a Engineer Mechanical to join our team! This position supports Department E86 Nuclear Propulsion – Construction and Process Engineering. Specifically, this role is assigned to the E86 Structural and Shielding group within the Virginia Class Submarine program. The Mechanical Engineer in this position will provide hands-on waterfront support, manufacturing engineering support, and technical oversight for the construction of Reactor Plant structures. Responsibilities include supporting day‑to‑day build activities, resolving technical issues, ensuring compliance with design and quality requirements, and coordinating with operations, planning, and engineering teams to maintain efficient and safe construction processes.

Requirements

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
Candidate must have successfully completed an undergraduate engineering degree from an ABET accredited program.
Candidate must have experience utilizing industry-current Engineering design and analytical or modeling software.
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a confidential security clearance.
Candidate must have a general understanding of the reactor plant construction process, comprehension of structural drawings, and project management experience.
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
A strong candidate should be effective in written and verbal communication; Problem Solving; Critical Thinking; Technical Writing; and have experience with Microsoft Office Programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NDT standards as well as welding standards.
Experience with various NNS shipbuilding programs (i.e. SAP, i2, CATIA, Enovia, etc.).

Responsibilities

Researches, plans, designs, verifies, validates and develops mechanical and/or electromechanical products and systems, such as metals, instruments, controls, plastics, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, resonance, hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.
Recommends various technology options or approaches for system, processes, facility or program improvements in terms of safety, performance, efficiency or costs.
May be responsible for the transfer from R and D to manufacturing.
Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals or operation of product to include structures, mechanical and fixturing.
Analyzes tolerances, durability, design allowables and structural modeling.
Become a structural discipline SME within the technical content of the group.
Resolve and review discrepancies in a technically sound method.
Develop new SOPs to capture processes as needed
Revise existing SOPs to reflect improvements in processes
Perform as liaison between various Engineering & Trades departments and the customer.
Attend and support meetings regarding Reactor Plant structures
Provide timely resolutions to waterfront and shop issues.
Develop and manage timelines and priorities for known upcoming milestones/key-events.
Teach/guide junior engineers in their development