Engineer Mechanical 4

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.
Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Good problem-solving skills.
Good communication skills - both verbally and written.
Must have good communication skills - both verbally and written.
Must have good problem-solving skills and be able to quickly draw solutions to complex component and shipboard issues that are technically correct, meet all specification requirements, cost effective, and complete to support downstream customer’s needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with or openness to modifying existing valves/components by additive manufacturing or other advanced manufacturing processes is desired.

Responsibilities

Responsible for and have ownership of A1B propulsion plant valve/component designs.
Design, qualification, procurement support, shipboard installation and test support, providing maintenance instructions, and fleet support for propulsion plant valves/components.
Assist engineers within the group ensuring their work is technically correct and timely.
Assist engineers in the group with reporting, tracking, and maintaining status of their work.
Adaptable for emergent issues and possess good organizational skills to maintain progress of more routine work.