Mechanical 3, Fluid Systems

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

1d•$99,000 - $122,000•Onsite

About The Position

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead a multidisciplinary team in creating, maintaining, and validating system diagrams that satisfy customer and Newport News Shipbuilding requirements. The position serves as the primary technical liaison with customers, mentors junior engineers, and ensures diagram integrity throughout the product lifecycle. The role researches, plans, designs, develops, and tests mechanical products and systems, including mechanical, thermal hydraulic, or heat-transfer systems used for the production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. It applies research to the planning and development of mechanical or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and machines. This is a first-shift, full-time position at Newport News Shipbuilding. Telework is not available. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time. U.S. citizenship is required. Relocation assistance is available. The stated salary range is $99,000 to $122,000; final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience, or a Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.
Experience with engineering drawing standards and CAD/PLM tools such as Creo, CATIA, Siemens Teamcenter, or equivalent.
Strong analytical skills for network flow and systems analysis.
Ability to lead and collaborate with shipboard personnel, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality documentation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U NNS (or higher) security clearance.
Ability to perform ship checks per the NNS Ship Check Program at Level II or higher.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience in fluid-piping design, analysis, and installation.
A relevant engineering degree and a proven record of delivering reliable piping solutions across multiple projects.
Skill in CAD/PLM tools, hydraulic calculations, and cross-functional collaboration to meet performance, safety, and schedule requirements.
Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities for effective teamwork with management, peers, trades, vendors, and customers.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and draftsmen, fostering technical growth, accountability, and continuous improvement while managing system diagrams to customer and NNS requirements.
Create, maintain, and revise as-built and as-designed system diagrams to reflect current configurations and design changes.
Perform network flow analyses using approved tools, such as CFD or hydraulic simulation, to verify that system interactions meet performance and safety criteria.
Identify and document all materials, components, and part numbers represented in diagrams.
Review and approve drawings and product model files with Quality Assurance and Configuration Management to ensure compliance with diagram standards and project specifications.
Diagnose and resolve shipboard- and vendor-related issues affecting diagram accuracy or system performance, and implement corrective actions in the drawing database.
Serve as the primary technical liaison with customers by gathering requirements, providing status updates, answering diagram-related questions, and maintaining traceability to customer requirements.