Mechanical Engineer 2

Mechanical Engineer 2

We are seeking a highly experienced, self-driven Mechanical Engineer 2 who thrives in a collaborative environment and can effectively manage engineering projects of varying size and complexity. In this role, you will support one of our key engineering value streams: Buildings & Grounds, Waterfront, or Utilities. Placement will be determined based on how your skills and expertise align with organizational needs. The ideal candidate brings strong technical proficiency, initiative, and a team-oriented mindset. You will play a critical role in coordinating a wide range of engineering projects that contribute to essential facility improvements across the shipyard.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Researches, plans, designs, verifies, validates, and develops mechanical and electromechanical products and systems, including metals, instruments, controls, plastics, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, resonance, hydraulic, or heat-transfer systems used for the production, transmission, measurement, and application of energy.
• Recommends technology solutions and improvement approaches for systems, processes, facilities, or programs with a focus on enhancing safety, performance, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• May also be responsible for transitioning designs and technologies from research and development into full-scale manufacturing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or 0 years experience with Masters in related field.
• Candidate must successfully completed an undergraduate engineering degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Candidate must have experience utilizing industry-current Engineering design and analytical software.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential level Security Clearance.
• Candidate must have experience with SOPs (standard operating procedures).
• Candidate must have CAD Software programming experience required.
• Candidate must have a proficiency in SolidWorks, Inventor or 3D modeling equivalent.

Preferred Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Professional Engineer (PE) license, or an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) actively pursuing PE registration, is preferred.
• Familiarity with ASME codes and experience working with heavy industrial mechanical systems, is preferred.
• Experience in shipyard or nuclear facility environments is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of applicable NFPA codes and standards is also preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment.
• Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.