ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 2
About The Position
The Structural Engineer analyzes, researches, and develops structural engineering specifications involving metallic, non-metallic, and composite structural materials for product design and operation. The work may involve structures and mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment, and maintenance designs. It includes analysis of damage tolerance, durability, design allowables, and structural modeling. Relevant specialties include dynamic loading, stability, stress and strain, materials, fatigue, and thermal analysis. The role performs research and prepares white papers and technical analysis reports for Navy customers. Candidates should apply engineering theory to solutions related to submarine design and use strong research and investigative skills on assigned tasks and projects. Tools may include CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer, NASTRAN, Abaqus, MatLab, and other software applications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience, or a master’s degree and 0 years of relevant professional experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, as required by Newport News Shipbuilding.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
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 Navy and vendor customers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
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 in areas including dynamic loading, stability, stress and strain, materials, and fatigue.
- Research assigned tasks and projects and prepare white papers and technical analysis reports for Navy customers.
- Apply engineering theory to develop solutions related to submarine design.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
- On-site health centers and telemedicine.
- Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
- Savings plan options (401K) and financial education and planning tools.
- Life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts.
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
- Relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
