HII · 5 months ago
Cooling Engineer - Mechanical (Engineer 3)
Chesapeake, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $97K/yr
5+ years expHII's Mission Technologies division is seeking a talented Cooling Engineer to join their mechanical engineering team. This role is crucial for the design, analysis, and integration of complex cooling systems for naval and defense platforms, requiring a strong background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
Health CarePublic Safety
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
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
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
Preferred
Experience with cooling systems for naval platforms or defense electronics
Familiarity with military and marine standards (e.g., MIL-STD, ABS, etc.)
Experience with system-level modeling and simulation tools
Active security clearance
Benefits
Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays and paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Company
HII
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