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HII · 2 days ago

ENGINEER MECHANICAL 1

Newport News, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

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 role involves researching, planning, designing, and developing mechanical products and systems, specifically supporting the inactivation and disposal of CVN68 Class aircraft carriers.

Health CarePublic Safety

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting engineering efforts associated with the inactivation and disposal of CVN68 Class carriers

This includes understanding of system operations and functions, applying governing specifications, and interfacing with multiple disciplines and organizations to support efficient and effective planning an 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

The applicant must have excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills