Robotics & Special Projects Engineer

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines. The selected candidate will be part of a team that is responsible for integrating robotics into shipyard operations, with a focus on designing, developing, and supporting implementation of robotic systems that enhance productivity, efficiency, and safety in the shipyard. This will involve hands on application of robotics applied to various fabrication and inspection processes for the construction and overhaul of submarines and aircraft carriers. The candidate will be expected to integrate various sensors and vision systems inclusive of system programming to enable robotics to meet the needs of the shipyard. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve our business objectives. It is expected that the candidate will have an outright passion for robotics. The candidate may also conduct/coordinate interdepartmental and/or external research efforts and/or project management activities. Responsible for project execution including project plans, communication, internal/external customer briefings, technical reviews, test plan development, and various other R&D related activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position

Nice To Haves

Practical experience with robotics integration, including design, development, and testing of robotic systems even if at a hobby level
Experience with computer vision, machine learning, and sensor integration
Demonstrated Python or C++ programming expertise
Familiarity with ROS2 and/or PolyScope environments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly present technical approaches and findings
Experience with executing all phases of a robotics project (e.g., design, development, testing, and deployment)
Demonstrated project management experience gained through practical and/or academic experience
Ability to perform technical work and/or project execution of emerging technologies, process development, test plan development, R&D, materials analysis, technical scouting, and/or complex technical analyses
Certification in robotics or a related field (e.g., Certified Robotics Engineer)
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Experience working in a shipyard or manufacturing environment
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git)

Responsibilities

Integrating robotics into shipyard operations
Designing, developing, and supporting implementation of robotic systems that enhance productivity, efficiency, and safety in the shipyard
Hands on application of robotics applied to various fabrication and inspection processes for the construction and overhaul of submarines and aircraft carriers
Integrate various sensors and vision systems inclusive of system programming to enable robotics to meet the needs of the shipyard
Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve our business objectives
Conduct/coordinate interdepartmental and/or external research efforts and/or project management activities
Project execution including project plans, communication, internal/external customer briefings, technical reviews, test plan development, and various other R&D related activities