Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII ยท 2 days ago
ENGINEER MECHANICAL 1
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, focusing on the design and construction of U.S. Navy vessels. The role involves researching, planning, designing, and developing mechanical products and systems, particularly in support of the inactivation and disposal of CVN68 Class aircraft carriers.
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
Supporting the maintenance, overhaul, modernization, and inactivation of CVN68 Class aircraft carriers
Understanding of system operations and functions, applying governing specifications, and interfacing with multiple disciplines and organizations to support efficient and effective planning and execution of inactivation efforts
Specific task areas include residual water determinations, review and update of inactivation guidelines, dismantlement studies, shipboard technical support, and environmental impact studies
Shipboard visits may be necessary for problem resolution and may involve access to radiological areas
Familiarity with engineering drawings, piping and mechanical systems, working to established specifications and standards, and risk assessments is desired
A basic knowledge and prior experience with 3-D modeling and drafting programs, such as AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor, would also be beneficial
Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
0 years of relevant exempt experience
Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills
Preferred
Familiarity with engineering drawings, piping and mechanical systems
Working to established specifications and standards
Risk assessments
Basic knowledge and prior experience with 3-D modeling and drafting programs, such as AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
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.