ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 3

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis. Tools utilized may include CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer and a variety of software applications. This position is for a senior level structural engineer (E3) in the A4W Reactor Plant Planning Yard (Department E83) supporting the maintenance, overhaul, and modernization of CVN68 Class aircraft carriers. The candidate will lead various efforts in the areas of ship alteration development, structural foundation design, nuclear lifting and handling, the application of advanced coatings, and the maintenance of nuclear cognizant structure.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience
Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience
Ph.D. and 0 years of experience
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice To Haves

A strong candidate will have significant experience with the development of both nuclear and non-nuclear structural ship alteration products as well as their execution by maintenance activities. Direct experience in this area for CVN68 Class ships is preferred, as well as first-hand knowledge of ship arrangements.
The candidate should have experience with structural foundation drawings, the fabrication and welding of ship’s structure, and non-destructive test requirements for structural welds.
The individual should have experience working with nuclear lifting and handling requirements, including proficiency with the development of associated component handling procedures and calculation methodologies.
Additionally, the ability to support CVN68 Class operational readiness through adjudication of LARs and other special studies requires efficient work processes, ingenuity, and exceptional communication.
Knowledge of protective coatings, corrosion prevention mechanisms, and nuclear shielding is also preferred.
It is intended that this person will oversee larger projects as described above and provide oversight and direction for less experienced engineers in these areas. The individual must possess strong leadership skills, as well as project management, communications, and writing skills.
The candidate will also be expected to mentor junior engineers and develop / execute training objectives that will support their growth to fill these leadership roles in the future. The candidate will be a self-starter, highly motivated, and capable of task execution with only general direction. The candidate will be able to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.