MECHANICAL 3, FLUID SYSTEMS

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

3d•$99,000 - $122,000•Onsite

About The Position

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for creating, maintaining, and validating system diagrams that meet customer and Newport News Shipbuilding requirements. The role serves as the primary technical liaison with customers, mentors junior engineers, and maintains diagram integrity throughout the product lifecycle. The work involves researching, planning, designing, developing, and testing mechanical systems, including thermal hydraulic and energy-related systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; or 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 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.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience in fluid-piping design, analysis, and installation.
Relevant engineering degree and a proven track record of delivering reliable piping solutions across multiple projects.
Skill with CAD/PLM tools, hydraulic calculations, and cross-functional collaboration to meet performance, safety, and schedule requirements.
Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities for working effectively 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 system performance and safety criteria.
Identify and document 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, gathering requirements, providing status updates, answering diagram-related questions, and maintaining traceability to customer requirements.
Perform ship checks in accordance with the NNS Ship Check Program at Level II or higher.