HII · 3 hours ago
ENGINEER MECHANICAL 2
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, specializing in the design and construction of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The Mechanical Engineer role involves researching, planning, designing, and developing mechanical products and systems, with a focus on supporting the construction of Reactor Plant structures for the Columbia Class Submarine program.
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Responsibilities
Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy
Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines
This position supports department E86 Nuclear Propulsion – Construction and Process Engineering
The department overall has opportunities in new construction for aircraft carriers, Virginia Class Submarines, Columbia Class submarines, and process engineering
This position is for a Mechanical Engineer who provides hands-on waterfront support, manufacturing engineering support and oversight for the construction of Reactor Plant structures for the Columbia Class Submarine program
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 written and verbal communication skills
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Technical Writing
Experience with Microsoft Office Programs
Preferred
A general understanding of the reactor plant construction process
ship/shop check experience
project management experience
Experience with various NNS shipbuilding programs (i.e. Teamcenter, SAP, i2, etc.) preferred
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
HII
HII is committed to delivering capabilities of exceptional quality and safety to our customers, and to the safety, health and welfare.
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