Engineer Structural 2

Newport News, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 26 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Req ID: 43566
Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN
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:No - Clearance Not 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

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.

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.

Must Have

Bachelors Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience;
Masters Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience

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

Nice to Have

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 etc. 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 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: 43566Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGNEntity: 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 timeClearance Re...