Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII · 1 day ago
ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3
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 Engineer Mechanical 3 role involves researching, planning, designing, and developing mechanical products and systems, with a focus on supporting the construction of Columbia Class modules and ensuring compliance with structural fabrication standards.
Defense & Space
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
Supports the construction of Columbia Class modules in the JMAF and SJB where both early construction of the large structural hull sections are built in APCO fixtures, along with final assembly of the modules prior to shipment to EB
Requires a solid understanding of structural fabrication standards in support of JMAF work, along with a strong mechanical background to support final assembly of the units in the SJB
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
Understanding of Tech Pub 1688, Pub 300 and NNS standard welding processes and procedures
Strong mechanical background and a sound understanding of GD&T
Familiarity with O68 metrology surveys and the ability to interpret and provide direction based on survey results
Strong communication and ability to effectively communicate technical concerns to production and the design yard
Understanding of the SUBSAFE program
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.