Engineer Project 5

Newport News, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Req ID: 43041
Team: E83 RCT PLT PLG YD ENG
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement:Yes 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required:Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start

Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were the sole designer builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers engineers and software developers to solution architects technical subject matter experts and system users. Anchored in our rich 135-year history we collaborate together at the forefront of technology manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Researches develops designs and/or tests components equipment systems and networks in one or more engineering disciplines. May design equipment facilities components products and systems for commercial industrial and domestic purposes. Applies engineering principles to components and systems including assembly analysis and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing. Supports and participates in the design test modification fabrication and assembly of prototype. Applies research to the planning design development and testing of systems instruments controls engines and/or machines.

The individual should be experienced in the design and/or testing of Naval nuclear propulsion plant systems and components and must be able to apply engineering principles theory technology and tools to analyze and resolve complex engineering problems in new and existing electrical component designs. Familiarity with manufacturing processes as well as military and/or commercial specifications and requirements are required. The candidate will support the Manager 3 and Manager 2s as well as collaborate with other Engineer 5s in the department and company. The candidate will be involved in management of long-term projects including failure analysis and design improvement proposals. The individual will provide technical leadership and direction for specific engineering projects including reviewing and assisting in timely execution of the work of less-senior engineers. The candidate must have excellent verbal and technical writing skills to provide reports and presentations detailing the results of analyses and/or studies performed. The candidate must be experienced in project management to manage multiple projects simultaneously help develop these skills in team members and prioritize work to meet schedule cost and quality objectives. The individual will also maintain an awareness of the latest developments in the field and expand their capabilities as necessary. External contacts will include NAVSEA NNL BPMI SUPSHIP TYCOM Ships Force Naval shipyard personnel manufacturers and other industry technical specialists. CVN Planning Yard experience preferred.

Must Have

Bachelors Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience
Masters Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience;
Ph.D. and 9 years of experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelors Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

The ideal candidate should have the following:
. Strong background in Planning Yard (PY) responsibilities
. Strong working knowledge of problem solving root cause analysis and project management
. Must have a high degree of organizational skills and attention to detail
. Serve as a mentor to supervisors/engineers to develop their knowledge technical skills and expertise
. Provide technical oversight guidance training and facilitation of personnel development to ensure growth of the technical staff and successful completion of projects
. The ideal candidate will also have experience with MIL-SPEC qualification requirements and testing including for shock vibration environmental and electromagnetic interference (EMI).
. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in development and testing processes to enhance efficiency quality and reliability.

Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs 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 Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - its 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.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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 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.

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Req ID: 43041Team: E83 RCT PLT PLG YD ENGEntity: Newport News ShipbuildingUS Citizenship Required for this Position:YesFull-TimeShift: 1stRelocation: Relocation assistance will be availableVirtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for teleworkTravel Requirement:Yes 10%-25% of the timeClearanc...