Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII · 1 day ago
ENGINEER ELECTROMECHANICAL 4
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expNewport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and specializes in designing and building U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The role involves applying electrical, electronic, and mechanical principles to systems, leading projects, and collaborating with various departments to ensure effective design and testing of electromechanical systems.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Applies electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing
Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems
Applies extensive engineering technical expertise and possesses a background in electrical or mechanical engineering
Candidate will also be expected to communicate with junior engineers for the purposes of knowledge sharing and project assistance while also leading their own projects
The candidate will also be expected to communicate directly with the Navy and several non-engineering NNS departments
Therefore, the candidate must have excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
This team is tasked with design cognizance of power generation equipment used in aircraft carriers
This equipment contains several mechanical components including a turbine, valves, and pumps
The electrical components involve a generator and the control system to control the power output generated by the equipment
Additionally, the position will balance long term projects with short term emergent work
The candidate must have good problem-solving skills and be able quickly draw solutions to difficult shipboard and supplier production issues that are technically correct, cost effective, and complete
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience
Master's Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience
Ph.D. and 4 years of experience
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
Good problem-solving skills
Preferred
Candidate should be knowledgeable in electrical system integration and electrical component design
Knowledge of ship system integration and turbine generators is desirable
Knowledge in standard mechanical engineering principles such as fluid dynamics, materials, and thermodynamics is beneficial
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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