Huntington Ingalls Industries
ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 2
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
About the Role
The Structural Engineer will serve as a key team member supporting the design, analysis, integration, and testing of submarine/carrier structural systems and components to meet U.S. Navy, SUBSAFE, and shipyard standards. The position involves both engineering design and hands‑on field support in a fast‑paced shipyard environment, working closely with design teams and trades personnel.
Key Responsibilities
Structural system design, integration, and testing activities for submarine/carrier hull structures, foundations, supports, and mechanical interfaces.
Perform detailed structural analysis, stress evaluation, and load path verification.
Support of shipboard structural modifications, fabrication of equipment foundations, and shipboard corrosion evaluation / mitigation.
Develop, review, and execute structural procedures, and certification documentation.
Support ship construction and outfitting by evaluating non‑conformances, developing repair recommendations, and verifying implementation.
Conduct shipchecks to confirm as‑built conditions and ensure design compliance with engineering standards.
Interface with NAVSEA, Electric Boat, and internal departments to coordinate design and testing activities and resolve technical issues.
Provide on‑site engineering support to resolve field issues related to alignment, fit‑up, welding, and dimensional control.
Prepare and present technical reports, analyses, and recommendations to management and external customers.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master’s Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience;
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Nice to Have
Familiarity with welding, fabrication, and assembly processes in a shipyard environment.
Experience with FEA tools such as Tearmcenter, ABAQUS, and NASTRAN, FORTRAN, Matlab, python, or similar.
Knowledge of structural response and design requirements for surface ship or submarines.
Structural design analysis experience.
Ability to interpret and review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with trades, management, and government customers.
Strong problem‑solving, leadership, and mentoring skills with the ability to manage small project 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; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Benefits Working at HII is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: 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, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
EEO Statement 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.
Do You Need Assistance? 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. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.
Additionally, you may also call
1-844-849-8463
for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
Contact For assistance or inquiries, contact
buildyourcareer@hii-co.com
or call
1-844-849-8463
(Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding). The assistance team is available to help you navigate the application process.
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Key Responsibilities
Structural system design, integration, and testing activities for submarine/carrier hull structures, foundations, supports, and mechanical interfaces.
Perform detailed structural analysis, stress evaluation, and load path verification.
Support of shipboard structural modifications, fabrication of equipment foundations, and shipboard corrosion evaluation / mitigation.
Develop, review, and execute structural procedures, and certification documentation.
Support ship construction and outfitting by evaluating non‑conformances, developing repair recommendations, and verifying implementation.
Conduct shipchecks to confirm as‑built conditions and ensure design compliance with engineering standards.
Interface with NAVSEA, Electric Boat, and internal departments to coordinate design and testing activities and resolve technical issues.
Provide on‑site engineering support to resolve field issues related to alignment, fit‑up, welding, and dimensional control.
Prepare and present technical reports, analyses, and recommendations to management and external customers.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master’s Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience;
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Nice to Have
Familiarity with welding, fabrication, and assembly processes in a shipyard environment.
Experience with FEA tools such as Tearmcenter, ABAQUS, and NASTRAN, FORTRAN, Matlab, python, or similar.
Knowledge of structural response and design requirements for surface ship or submarines.
Structural design analysis experience.
Ability to interpret and review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with trades, management, and government customers.
Strong problem‑solving, leadership, and mentoring skills with the ability to manage small project 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; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Benefits Working at HII is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: 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, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
EEO Statement 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.
Do You Need Assistance? 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. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.
Additionally, you may also call
1-844-849-8463
for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
Contact For assistance or inquiries, contact
buildyourcareer@hii-co.com
or call
1-844-849-8463
(Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding). The assistance team is available to help you navigate the application process.
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