Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII · 10 hours ago
ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 4
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expNewport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, specializing in the design and construction of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The role involves analyzing and developing structural engineering specifications, leading efforts in ship alteration development, and overseeing projects while mentoring junior engineers.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs
Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling
Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis
Tools utilized may include CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer and a variety of software applications
The candidate will lead various efforts in the arena of Ship Alteration development, structural foundation design, nuclear lifting and handling, robotic inspection techniques, and the maintenance of nuclear cognizant structure
The candidate requires experience in structural foundation drawings, the fabrication and welding of ship's structure, and non-destructive test requirements for structural welds
The individual will have extensive experience working with nuclear lifting and handling requirements
This includes a demonstrated proficiency with the development of associated component handling procedures and calculation methodologies
Additionally, the ability to support the CVN68 Class operational readiness through adjudication of LARs and other special studies requires efficient work processes, ingenuity, and exceptional communication
Knowledge of protective coatings, corrosion prevention mechanisms, and nuclear shielding is also preferred
The candidate will have sound knowledge of engineering/design processes relating to Navy ship systems and an understanding of ship construction processes, as well as have demonstrated the ability to work independently and in groups with only minimal oversight from management
It is intended that this person will oversee larger projects as described above and provide oversight and direction for less experienced engineers in these areas
The individual will possess strong leadership skills, as well as project management, communications, and writing skills
The candidate will also be expected to mentor junior engineers and develop / execute training objectives that will support their growth to fill these leadership roles in the future
The candidate will be a self-starter, highly motivated, and capable of task execution with only general direction
The candidate will be able to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
9 years of relevant exempt experience; or
Master's Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience; or
Ph.D. and 4 years of experience
Comprehensive knowledge regarding the development of both nuclear and non-nuclear structural ship alteration products
Direct experience in this area for CVN68 Class ships is preferred as well as first-hand knowledge of ship arrangements
Experience in structural foundation drawings, the fabrication and welding of ship's structure, and non-destructive test requirements for structural welds
Extensive experience working with nuclear lifting and handling requirements
Demonstrated proficiency with the development of associated component handling procedures and calculation methodologies
Ability to support the CVN68 Class operational readiness through adjudication of LARs and other special studies
Sound knowledge of engineering/design processes relating to Navy ship systems
Understanding of ship construction processes
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in groups with only minimal oversight from management
Strong leadership skills, as well as project management, communications, and writing skills
Ability to mentor junior engineers and develop / execute training objectives
Self-starter, highly motivated, and capable of task execution with only general direction
Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
Preferred
Direct experience in this area for CVN68 Class ships
Knowledge of protective coatings, corrosion prevention mechanisms, and nuclear shielding
Benefits
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
Company
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
For 137 years, the ships built at Newport News Shipbuilding, like the American shipbuilders who built them, have served our nation in peace and war, in times of adversity and in times of abundance.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Sutton
Vice President, Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Amarita Kim, PHR
Human Resources Business Partner
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