ENGINEER ELECTROMECHANICAL 3

ENGINEER ELECTROMECHANICAL 3

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: May 14, 2026

Req ID: 47244

Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding

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 Role

The Electromechanical Engineer will research, design, and develop mechanical and electromechanical systems for U.S. Navy submarines and carriers in support of design and construction. This role combines technical engineering with hands-on field support, requiring collaboration with shipyard trades and engineering teams to ensure all systems meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design and development of electrical and combat systems.

• Establish system and subsystem design requirements from top-level specifications.

• Manage system interfaces and ensure integrated functionality.

• Develop and execute verification and validation procedures.

• Lead or contribute to the creation of technical deliverables and reports.

• Coordinate with design, test, and construction teams.

• Support power generation and distribution system design and integration efforts.

Skills & Experience:

• The preferred candidate would be one that is interested in both mechanical and electrical aspects of controls systems.

• Experience or coursework in one or more of the following

o Sonar Systems

o Computer/Data System Integration

o Radio System Integration

o Cabling

o Requirement Management and System Engineering Approach

o Power Distribution or Power Generation

o Control Systems

o Ability to read and understand system schematics and drawings

• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools.

• Understanding of control systems and PID control loops.

• Experience or familiarity with submarine or carrier electrical systems and propulsion plants.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven technical writing ability.

• Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Applies electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing. Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;

Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;

Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

• Experience with submarine or carrier programs (Virginia Class, CVN Class).

• SAP, TeamCenter, NGP, or NX software experience.

• Hands-on experience with acoustic analysis, US Navy mechanical or fluid ship systems, rotating equipment, generators, or motor controls.

• Systems Engineering or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience using Cameo or MATLAB Systems Composer.

• Experience with acoustic transfer functions, making acoustic predictions, performing acoustic or vibration testing, ship or systems engineering, and performing digital signal processing

• Understanding of integrated electric systems, microgrids, and renewable energy integration.

• Understanding of proportional, integral, derivative (PID) control systems and logic diagrams

• Prior leadership, testing, or shipyard integration experience.

• Familiarity with Navy power distribution systems and related components

• DOD Security Clearance is preferred, but not required to start.

Why HII

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

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