Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
ENGINEER MECHANICAL 4
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
Overview
ENGINEER MECHANICAL 4 role at Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII. This position is full-time and located in Newport News, VA.
Req ID: 43565
Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
About 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 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
Nice to Have
Experience or coursework in one or more of the following: 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 multi-disciplinary 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. HII’s diverse workforce includes engineers, technologists, scientists, and business professionals. We offer comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities. Some benefits may vary by division or location.
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, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Assistance If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email buildyourcareer@hii-co.com with the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this address. You may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Req ID: 43565
Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
About 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 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
Nice to Have
Experience or coursework in one or more of the following: 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 multi-disciplinary 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. HII’s diverse workforce includes engineers, technologists, scientists, and business professionals. We offer comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities. Some benefits may vary by division or location.
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, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Assistance If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email buildyourcareer@hii-co.com with the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this address. You may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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