Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
ENGINEER MECHANICAL 2
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
Job Title
ENGINEER MECHANICAL 2 at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII
Job Details Req ID: 43563 Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required: Yes Full‑Time Shift: 1st Relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework: No Travel requirement: 10%‑25% of the time Clearance required: No (Clearance not required to start)
The Role The Mechanical Engineer will research, design, and develop mechanical systems for U.S. Navy submarines and carriers in support of design and construction. This role combines technical engineering with hands‑on field support, requiring collaboration with shipyard trades and engineering teams to ensure all systems meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Design, analyze, and develop mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal systems for submarine/carrier applications.
Support ship certification and delivery by evaluating open work and ensuring compliance with Navy and SUBSAFE standards.
Prepare and review technical documentation including design proposals, calculations, analyses, procedures, and deviation requests.
Collaborate with NAVSEA, Electric Boat, vendors, and shipyard personnel to address design and construction challenges.
Apply engineering principles to develop technically sound solutions for complex shipboard problems.
Participate in on‑site issue resolution in a shipyard environment; some travel may be required.
Must Have Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience; or Master’s Degree and 0 years of relevant professional experience. Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Nice to Have
Experience or coursework in mechanical components and fabrication, valves and pumps, assembly and final outfitting, heat exchangers, seals and hydraulic actuators.
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools.
Experience with StarCCM+, OpenFoam, or Python.
Understanding of mechanical engineering and design principles and how they apply to shipbuilding.
Knowledge of submarine/carriers machinery and how it interfaces with structural, electrical and hydraulic systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven technical writing ability.
Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
DOD Security Clearance is preferred, but not required to start.
Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we provide a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth. Comprehensive benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, 401(k) savings plan, financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more.
Equal Opportunity Employment All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Disability Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. You may also call
1‑844‑849‑8463
for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
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Job Details Req ID: 43563 Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required: Yes Full‑Time Shift: 1st Relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework: No Travel requirement: 10%‑25% of the time Clearance required: No (Clearance not required to start)
The Role The Mechanical Engineer will research, design, and develop mechanical systems for U.S. Navy submarines and carriers in support of design and construction. This role combines technical engineering with hands‑on field support, requiring collaboration with shipyard trades and engineering teams to ensure all systems meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Design, analyze, and develop mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal systems for submarine/carrier applications.
Support ship certification and delivery by evaluating open work and ensuring compliance with Navy and SUBSAFE standards.
Prepare and review technical documentation including design proposals, calculations, analyses, procedures, and deviation requests.
Collaborate with NAVSEA, Electric Boat, vendors, and shipyard personnel to address design and construction challenges.
Apply engineering principles to develop technically sound solutions for complex shipboard problems.
Participate in on‑site issue resolution in a shipyard environment; some travel may be required.
Must Have Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience; or Master’s Degree and 0 years of relevant professional experience. Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Nice to Have
Experience or coursework in mechanical components and fabrication, valves and pumps, assembly and final outfitting, heat exchangers, seals and hydraulic actuators.
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools.
Experience with StarCCM+, OpenFoam, or Python.
Understanding of mechanical engineering and design principles and how they apply to shipbuilding.
Knowledge of submarine/carriers machinery and how it interfaces with structural, electrical and hydraulic systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven technical writing ability.
Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
DOD Security Clearance is preferred, but not required to start.
Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we provide a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth. Comprehensive benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, 401(k) savings plan, financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more.
Equal Opportunity Employment All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Disability Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. You may also call
1‑844‑849‑8463
for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
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