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Mission Technologies, a division of HII · 2 days ago

Cooling Engineer - Mechanical (Engineer 3) - 25196

Chesapeake, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$79K/yr - $97K/yr

5+ years exp

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a talented and experienced Cooling Engineer to join their mechanical engineering team. This role is crucial for the design, analysis, and integration of complex cooling systems for various naval and defense platforms, requiring a strong background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs engineering functions in one or more of the following specialties: electronics, electrical, mechanical, civil, naval, and/or chemical

Receive and perform assignments involved in the analysis, design, integration, testing, installation, operation, product support, and maintenance of the Aegis auxiliary cooling systems and components

Ensure proper activation and operation of the cooling systems supporting the Aegis Combat System (ACS) infrastructure including safety processes, diagnostic test procedure review, crew training and trials support, configuration and its interface/relationships with shipboard auxiliary equipment

Configure, and operate temporary convection-type cooling systems to support Aegis Combat System testing

Support Aegis auxiliary equipment configuration and operation supporting the testing and employment of the ACS

Identify, report, and assist in the resolution of cooling equipment operational and configuration issues

Ensure demineralized water, ship’s chilled water, & sea-water supply service pumps, Electronic Cooling Water skids, SPY Sea Water Cooling skids, heat exchangers, cooling water air-removal systems, air handling units, and supporting piping configurations are operational and available to support Aegis Combat System operation and coordinate with the senior cooling engineer for cooling related matters

Work as a team member to complete customer deadlines which may have competing/shifting priorities

Document test procedure discrepancies for future revision

Qualification

ThermodynamicsFluid MechanicsHeat Transfer3D CAD SoftwareCooling Systems DesignSecurity ClearanceTeam Collaboration

Required

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field. 4 years of additional equivalent experience can be substituted for a BA/BS

Candidate must be a recent graduate with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering or graduating college senior who is in good academic standing and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program is required prior to starting employment

Candidate must have a strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer principles

Candidate must have experience with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor)

Candidate must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment

Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance