Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII · 3 hours ago
STEERING & DIVING ENGINEER 2
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNewport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and specializes in building U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The Steering & Diving Engineer 2 will research, plan, design, and develop mechanical systems while providing technical leadership for engineering projects related to various machinery systems.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and review Technical Work Documents (Inspection Reports) and related supporting documents (Bill of Material, Liaison Action Record, Departure from Specification) for execution of Trades work
Provide deck-plate troubleshooting and issue resolution for complex shipboard systems
Review Special Emphasis Program (SUBSAFE, Level 1 Material) requirements to determine implementation of necessary controls
Interface regularly with value stream members and customers: Various Engineering Departments, Material Procurement Teams, Trades, Project, Navy, Vendors and Planning Yards
Perform ship checks and should be comfortable with ladders and heights
Able to acquire a Secret Security Clearance
Effective oral and written communication skills are important for this position
Technical submittals of design proposals, engineering calculations and analyses, drawing reviews, operating instructions, test procedures, maintenance procedures, work deferral requests, departure from specification requests, etc
Collaborative work with other internal/external design and/or test engineering personnel; including NAVSEA, Naval shipyards, General Dynamics-Electric Boat, vendors, etc
On-site resolution of issues encountered during construction or overhaul, possibly resulting in some travel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience
Master's Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
Effective oral and written communication skills are important for this position
Able to acquire a Secret Security Clearance
Preferred
Excellent verbal communication skills and technical writing ability to provide concise technical directions for craftsmen
Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, and to prioritize work to meet schedule, cost, and quality objectives
Experience resolving construction issues with trades
Expertise in resolving technical problems across multiple disciplines
Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team and also independently with minimal oversight
Experience with in-service Submarine work and construction
Knowledge of the various Special Emphasis Programs
Excellent MS Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
A working knowledge of shipyard operations, including structural fabrication, component fabrication and assembly and final outfitting, and the relationship between the three
A working knowledge of dimensional control systems and practices
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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