Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII · 17 hours ago
ENGINEER ELECTROMECHANICAL 3
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNewport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and focuses on designing and building U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The Engineer Electromechanical 3 role involves applying electrical, electronic, and mechanical principles to support the design and maintenance of complex machinery within the propulsion plant, requiring strong technical writing and collaboration skills.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Applies electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing
Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems
Maintains the design of complex mechanical and electrical machinery within the propulsion plant such as steam turbines, gear sets, diesel engines, electric generators, heat exchangers, pumps, and motor and valve controllers
Supports aircraft carrier new construction, testing, and delivery; in-service maintenance; and fleet operations
Defines design objectives, establishes specifications and requirements, oversees suppliers to ensure their products meet these objectives and requirements, and ensures delivery of technically compliant products that support ship construction and test schedules
Liaises between shipyard and navy personnel and machinery manufacturers, assists with ship construction and repair, provides advanced troubleshooting guidance, and identifies beneficial design improvements and maintenance practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience
Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience
Ph.D. and 0 years of experience
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
Preferred
Experience supporting Navy/DoD programs, preferably Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, that includes interfacing with NAVSEA and its prime contractors, equipment suppliers, and shipyard trades and engineering
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with end-user support and troubleshooting
Experience working with suppliers on product development and improvement
Conceptual design knowledge of one or more of the following propulsion plant components: turbine generators, diesel generators, generator control systems, propulsion turbines, reduction gears, AC plants, biofouling control systems, heat exchangers, pumps, and motor and valve controllers
Demonstrate basic engineering project management skills (e.g., planning, organizing, monitoring, reporting, and leading meetings and briefings)
Experience leading a technical project team of 2 to 4 junior engineers
Ability to apply engineering and critical thinking principles to develop technical solutions for moderate to complex problems while maintaining the design integrity of plant machinery
Desire to teach and mentor junior engineers by developing formal and informal training in an individual, classroom, and hands-on setting
Engineers from all ABET-accredited disciplines are encouraged to apply
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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