Mechanical Engineer I/II

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Newport News, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an engineering position in the Mechanical Engineering group within the Engineering Liaison Office at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia. The engineer provides technical resolutions to complex construction issues for VIRGINIA Class Submarines. The work involves shipboard investigations on submarines and modules at various stages of construction in an industrial environment.

The engineer adjudicates construction and vendor issues involving mechanical deviations, primarily troubleshooting manufacturing problems during construction, correcting design deficiencies, and evaluating material discrepancies. Piping and structural issues may also require adjudication. The role requires timely engineering resolutions to support an aggressive construction schedule and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently. Calculations may occasionally be developed to support construction resolutions, but the position is not focused on analysis or CAD.

The work covers submarine mechanical systems including bearings, flasks and pressure vessels, gears and splines, hatches and doors, hydraulics, linkages and remote operators, pumps, sail masts, shafts, steering and diving systems, threaded connections, towed arrays, trunks, and valves.

The engineer interfaces with Newport News Shipbuilding Trades, Construction Foremen, the Program Office, Management, and the Supervisor of Shipbuilding. The role also involves collaboration with design counterparts and Engineering, Materials, Planning, Welding, shock, and analysis departments at EB. Time flexibility is required because workload may occasionally involve extended hours and weekends. The position is required to be on site at Newport News Shipbuilding.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering.
• 1–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficiency in technical writing.
• Ability to adapt to tasks outside one's comfort and knowledge base.
• Ability to work on site at Newport News Shipbuilding.
• Time flexibility to accommodate occasional extended hours and weekends.
• Physical abilities including climbing, color vision, crawling, kneeling, light lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, and twisting.

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering background.
• 3–5 years of experience in design, construction, deck-plate, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical resolutions for complex construction issues on VIRGINIA Class Submarines.
• Conduct shipboard investigations on submarines and modules at various stages of construction.
• Adjudicate construction and vendor issues involving mechanical deviations.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems during construction, correct design deficiencies, and evaluate material discrepancies.
• Adjudicate piping and structural issues as needed.
• Develop timely engineering resolutions to support the construction schedule and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Occasionally develop calculations to support construction resolutions.
• Interface with Newport News Shipbuilding Trades, Construction Foremen, the Program Office, Management, and the Supervisor of Shipbuilding.
• Collaborate with design counterparts and EB Engineering, Materials, Planning, Welding, shock, and analysis departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level