ENGINEERING TECH (MECHANICAL)

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

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

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. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.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. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. The Role This requisition is for an Engineer Mechanical 4 in the Propulsion and Reactor Engineering Planning Yard (PREPY) and Standard Navy Valve Yard (SNVY). This senior engineer will be part of a group that provides engineering, logistical and vendor support for standard Navy Valves and vendor proprietary-design valves that are used in nuclear propulsion plants of aircraft carriers and submarines. Responsibilities include developing design, operating, and maintenance improvements for nuclear valves, identifying and qualifying new-design valves for obsolete or no-longer-procurable designs, providing resolutions for in-service valve problems, conducting laboratory testing, implementing life-cycle cost reductions, and developing recommendations to the customers.

Major Functions Include Maintain Standard Navy valve drawings and their related technical manuals

Provide engineering analyses and design studies on a diverse range of issues

Provide Fleet, Shipyard and Navy Supply System support

Support the commercial vendor base

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.

Must Have Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;

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

Nice to Have The individual should have general knowledge of the design, operation, and /or testing of power plant systems and components, and must be able to apply engineering principles, theory, technology, and tools to analyze and resolve engineering problems of moderate complexity in new and existing mechanical component designs.

The specific position is in the area of valve engineering, where the individual will be responsible for standard Navy valve designs and/or vendor proprietary valve designs used in Naval nuclear plants. Familiarity with manufacturing processes (may include additive manufacturing), machine design, and materials science as well as military and/or commercial specifications including welding, nondestructive-testing, and materials is desired.

Experience in project management to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including prioritizing, planning, scheduling, tracking and reviewing the work of engineers while maintaining quality, schedule and budget.

Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to proactively and effectively communicate with team members, NAVSEA 08, Naval Shipyards, Planning Yards, and manufacturers.

Strong written communication skills, with attention to detail, to consistently present high quality problem solutions as submittals to customers.

Ability to help team members recognize and develop new skills needed for career development.

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. artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; technologists; 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.

Benefits medical

dental and vision plan choices

on-site health centers

employee assistance programs

financial education and planning tools

life insurance

tuition reimbursement

early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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