ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3

Huntington Ingalls • Newport News, VA

3d • $99,000 - $122,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer researches, plans, designs, develops, and tests mechanical and electromechanical products and systems. Work may include instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal-hydraulic, or heat-transfer systems used for production, transmission, measurement, or use of energy.

The selected candidate is expected to serve as an R&D Project Lead and/or R&D Program Lead for organizational work areas and as the prime technical and/or R&D program contact for an assigned area. The role may involve coordinating interdepartmental or external research efforts and project management. Responsibilities for project execution include developing project plans and test plans, conducting technical reviews, evaluating and analyzing results, communicating findings, briefing internal and external customers, and completing other R&D activities. The engineer will develop and review technical products and perform project management activities, with technology development and research in emergent fields expected.

This full-time, first-shift position is based at Newport News Shipbuilding and is not eligible for telework. Travel is required up to 10% of the time. U.S. citizenship is required; no security clearance is required to start. Relocation assistance is available. The salary range is $99,000 to $122,000, with final compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree 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.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required by Newport News Shipbuilding.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
• Ability to develop and review technical products and perform project management activities.
• Ability to support travel, including travel on an emergent basis, is desired.

Nice To Haves

• Practical experience in production areas supporting CVNs, VCS, or CLB.
• Experience with robotics and automation, including programming and implementation.
• Extensive engineering knowledge from new-construction engineering for carriers and/or submarines, overhaul engineering for carriers and/or submarines, or facilities engineering.
• Waterfront engineering and/or waterfront experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting technical approaches and findings.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and ability to mentor junior engineers and/or brief upper management.
• Previous technical work and/or project execution experience in emerging technologies, process development, test plan development, R&D, materials analysis, technical scouting, and/or complex technical analyses.
• Professional engineering licensure and/or a master’s degree in a technical field such as mechanical engineering, marine engineering, or aerospace engineering.
• An MBA or engineering management degree may be considered with applicable bachelor’s education or work experience.
• Engineering degrees in related areas will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, design, develop, and test mechanical and electromechanical products and systems.
• Function as an R&D Project Lead and/or R&D Program Lead for organizational work areas.
• Represent the organization as the prime technical and/or R&D program contact for an assigned area.
• Perform and coordinate interdepartmental and/or external research efforts and project management activities.
• Execute projects, including project planning, technical reviews, test plan development, evaluation and analysis of results, communication, and customer briefings.
• Develop and review technical products and perform project management activities.
• Conduct technology development and research in emergent fields.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
• On-site health centers, telemedicine, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs.
• Savings plan options (401K) and financial education and planning tools.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
• Educational and training programs for continual career growth.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

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