HII · 9 hours ago
ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 4
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expHII’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 Structural Engineer will analyze and develop engineering specifications for various structural materials and provide technical support to submarine construction and certification processes.
Public SafetyHealthcareHealth Care
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
Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis
Tools utilized may include CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer and a variety of software applications
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
Preferred
Be able to apply extensive technical expertise, and have full knowledge of submarine structures
Be able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings
Have a working knowledge of shipyard operations, including structural fabrication and assembly and final outfitting
Demonstrated history of collaborative relationships with both internal and external customers achieved through strong interpersonal, organization, and communication skills
Specific knowledge of SUBSAFE requirements is preferred
Experience within submarine engineering as well as submarine construction processes
Experience with pressure hull dimension/measurement requirements
Familiarity of Tech Pub 1688
Be a strong and proactive mentor for junior engineers, aiding them in development and professional growth
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
HII
HII is committed to delivering capabilities of exceptional quality and safety to our customers, and to the safety, health and welfare.
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