ENGINEER MECHANICAL 4

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

8d•$124,000 - $153,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Propulsion Plant Engineering Activity (PPEA), which provides system and design engineering services for steam and electric plant (SEP) modernization. The group prepares drawings, procedures, component specifications, repair-part ordering data, and other documents used in construction, modification, maintenance, repair, and testing of designated CVN68 Class SEP systems. PPEA also provides systems engineering support to shipyards and forces afloat. The Mechanical Engineer researches, plans, designs, and develops mechanical products and systems, including instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal-hydraulic, or heat-transfer systems for the production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. The role applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and machines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience, or a master's degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience, or a Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.
A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required by Newport News Shipbuilding.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Final security clearance is required before starting.

Nice To Haves

Ability to lead a team in developing technical solutions to complex problems.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
Ability to represent the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects.
Ability to interact with senior external personnel on significant technical matters, often requiring coordination between organizations.
Ability to lead teams and mentor less experienced team members.
Experience in CVN68 Class air systems and air compressors.

Responsibilities

Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical products and systems.
Apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and machines.
Provide system and design engineering services for SEP modernization.
Prepare drawings, procedures, component specifications, repair-part ordering data, and other documents for construction, modification, maintenance, repair, and testing of designated CVN68 Class SEP systems.
Provide systems engineering support to shipyards and forces afloat.