Engineering Technician 3

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data. Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis. This position will be responsible to collect data, review, coordinate and conduct high pressure air focused test procedures. The job will require hands on deck plate support as well as providing technical guidance and troubleshooting instructions by evaluating vendor furnished equipment, drawings and test procedure requirements. Looking for a self-starter with a questioning attitude to proactively impact the high pressure air test program and maintain a high level of quality while ensuring schedule demands are met. The mission of Test Engineering is to operationally validate ship systems by developing, managing and conducting an integrated safety, test, and work control program for non-nuclear systems across all Newport News Shipbuilding product lines. Being that the test team are among the first group to energize, test, and operate shipboard systems in their final configuration, a total ship test approach allows this group to be a single point evaluation source for planning, test procedure development, pre-installation bench testing, troubleshooting, repairs, systems enhancements, material sourcing, shipboard testing, operating and certification. Our team of engineers, analysts and technicians are required to be well versed in the design and installation of ship systems, and expert in their operation. As an Engineering Technician employed at Newport News Shipbuilding, you will become an integral part of the hands on deck plate test team responsible for ensuring the United States Navy has the most advanced Submarines in the world while contributing to the company’s success of delivering quality boats to the US Navy.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience
NNS Apprentice School graduate (may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree)
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate (may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree)
High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience (may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree)
High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience (may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree)
U.S. Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

Experience as a foreman, trade, or sailor working High Pressure Air systems, or related technical experience.
Hands-on experience working with shipboard systems aboard Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carriers or Submarines while either commissioned or undergoing construction/repair.
Leadership, teamwork, and a questioning attitude.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Thorough knowledge of how to read and interpret Navy Ship System drawings.
Takes pride both personally and as a team to see work packages through from project start to a quality certified final product deliverable to the customer.
Ability to climb on and around ships including stairs, ladders, masts, and scaffolding.
Willingness to work around moving machinery at heights and in confined or restricted spaced on vessels undergoing construction/repair.
Experience working on air systems and evaluating drawings.

Responsibilities

Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics).
Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data.
Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports.
May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.
Collect data, review, coordinate and conduct high pressure air focused test procedures.
Provide hands on deck plate support.
Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting instructions by evaluating vendor furnished equipment, drawings and test procedure requirements.
Proactively impact the high pressure air test program and maintain a high level of quality while ensuring schedule demands are met.
Develop, manage and conduct an integrated safety, test, and work control program for non-nuclear systems across all Newport News Shipbuilding product lines.
Plan, develop test procedures, perform pre-installation bench testing, troubleshooting, repairs, systems enhancements, material sourcing, shipboard testing, operating and certification.