Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII · 19 hours ago
ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 5
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ 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 Engineer Structural 5 will analyze and develop structural engineering specifications and serve as a subject matter expert on submarine shock, providing technical guidance and oversight within the organization and to external partners.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for submarine shock both internally within NNS and externally within the greater Navy technical community
Must have a broad understanding and experience in the application of shock principals in the generation, transmission, and mitigation of shock and vibration analysis results
Candidates should have an understanding of structure coupling and its effects on shock and vibration mitigation
Expertise in shock analysis methods is required, including but not limited to transient shock analysis (TSA)
Candidates must have extensive knowledge of associated software (ABAQUS, FEMAP, or other specialized commercial or government developed analysis software) for shock analysis in all frequency ranges
Candidates must also have experience relating to analytical processes for shipboard systems, associated structure, foundations and system components
Serve as the company’s technical authority on submarine shock and advanced analytics issues affecting the design and construction of shipboard systems, structures and associated components
Act as a key technical advisor to management and may serve as the spokesperson when interfacing with the Customer on key technical issues
Serve as the Company’s representative on related technical conferences and collaborative efforts with both industry and academia
May serve as a consultant to senior management in long-range company planning efforts concerning new or projected areas of technological research and advancements, particularly in advanced submarine or underwater vehicle design
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 14 years of relevant professional experience; Master's Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 9 years of relevant professional experience
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
Must have a broad understanding and experience in the application of shock principals in the generation, transmission, and mitigation of shock and vibration analysis results
Candidates should have an understanding of structure coupling and its effects on shock and vibration mitigation
Expertise in shock analysis methods is required, including but not limited to transient shock analysis (TSA)
Candidates must have extensive knowledge of associated software (ABAQUS, FEMAP, or other specialized commercial or government developed analysis software) for shock analysis in all frequency ranges
Candidates must also have experience relating to analytical processes for shipboard systems, associated structure, foundations and system components
Preferred
The ability to provide technically sound solutions for unique or complex problems
Experience participating on national technical committees (e.g. SAVE, etc.)
The ability to influence outside organizations (PMS, PEO, NAVSEA, NSWCCD, NUWC, SOS, ONR) that have a direct impact or drive requirements on relevant products
The ability to operate independently with minimal oversight in support of long term strategic objectives
While the candidate will be assigned to a specific engineering program, it is expected that they will devote a significant portion of their time to providing guidance and oversight for unique/complex problems across all programs and IRAD projects
Candidate will apply comprehensive technical principles and advanced knowledge of finite element and related analytical methodologies to address unique or complex shock related issues or requests across all programs
Resolution of complex shock related issues may require development of unique analytical approaches and/or laboratory testing
Candidate will serve as the Company's representative in this subject area and will have outstanding written and verbal communication skills
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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