Engineer Structural 2

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

22h•$89,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer Structural 2 analyzes, researches, and develops structural engineering specifications involving metallic, non-metallic, and composite materials for product design and operation. The work may involve structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems, power plants, armament, heating and ventilation, equipment, and maintenance designs. The role analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables, and structural models, with specialties including dynamic loading, stability, stress and strain, materials, and fatigue analysis. The engineer conducts research and investigative work, develops technical analyses and white papers, and presents reports to Navy customers. Candidates should be able to apply engineering theory to solutions related to submarine design. Tools may include CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer, and other software; preferred tools include NASTRAN, Abaqus, and MatLab. The role is based at Newport News Shipbuilding, is not eligible for telework, requires U.S. citizenship, and may involve travel up to 10% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, plus 2 years of relevant exempt experience; or a master’s degree and 0 years of relevant professional experience.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Strong understanding of engineering theory and ability to translate it into solutions related to submarine design.
Strong research and investigative skills.
Ability to work with structural engineering topics including dynamic loading, stability, stress and strain, materials, and fatigue analysis.

Nice To Haves

Ability to develop tasking program plans and project plans.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Understanding of technical writing.
Ability to communicate with internal Newport News Shipbuilding and external customers, including the Navy and vendors.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with NASTRAN, Abaqus, and MatLab.

Responsibilities

Analyze, research, and develop structural engineering specifications for product design and operation.
Analyze damage tolerance, durability, design allowables, and structural models.
Perform structural engineering analysis involving dynamic loading, stability, stress and strain, materials, and fatigue.
Research and investigate assigned tasks and projects.
Create white papers and technical analysis reports and present them to Navy customers.
Apply engineering theory to develop solutions related to submarine design.