MGR ENGINEERING 2

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you. The RoleThis benchmark is intended to be used by companies that have generic classifications engaged in research and/or product development encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering disciplines: electronics, electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical.Candidates for this position will manage/lead engineers responsible for identifying the equipment and processes necessary to defuel & refuel a FORD-class aircraft carrier. The candidate’s group will ensure adherence to established regulatory and functional requirements of new facilities to support FORD-class refuelings. The candidate will also manage/lead engineers responsible for developing shipyard furnished equipment, processes and radiological controls to perform reactor maintenance for FORD-class carriers. Will also interface with reactor prime contractor management to ensure program alignment in support of government commitments concerning head-area maintenance. The optimal candidate should have a good understanding of naval nuclear propulsion program (NNPP) tenets including overarching requirements and approach to radiological control and exhibit effective management of long range planning efforts. The optimal candidate would also understand the importance of accuracy and completed staff work in technical procedures and correspondences, while also being open to innovative ideas beyond traditional Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program processes and equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design; Master's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
US Citizenship Required for this Position

Nice To Haves

The optimal candidate should have a good understanding of naval nuclear propulsion program (NNPP) tenets including overarching requirements and approach to radiological control and exhibit effective management of long range planning efforts.
The optimal candidate would also understand the importance of accuracy and completed staff work in technical procedures and correspondences, while also being open to innovative ideas beyond traditional Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

Manage/lead engineers responsible for identifying the equipment and processes necessary to defuel & refuel a FORD-class aircraft carrier.
Ensure adherence to established regulatory and functional requirements of new facilities to support FORD-class refuelings.
Manage/lead engineers responsible for developing shipyard furnished equipment, processes and radiological controls to perform reactor maintenance for FORD-class carriers.
Interface with reactor prime contractor management to ensure program alignment in support of government commitments concerning head-area maintenance.