Req ID: 43152
Team: E24 CVN MACH SYS&COMP
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.
Applies electrical electronic and mechanical 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 electromechanical systems.
In addition to being the E24 technical expert for electromechanical system design and analysis this position will require the training and mentoring of all levels of Engineers and Designers within E24 Carrier Machinery System department. This position will require frequent interface with high level customers up and down the value stream. The individual filling this position will need to be a self-starter an excellent communicator an excellent technical leader and have a strong desire to work in a teaching and mentoring role while tackling diverse electromechanical system design challenges.
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.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in the design analysis and troubleshooting of software-controlled electromechanical machinery systems used in Naval applications. Extensive industrial/deckplate experience coupled with a broad technical knowledge of FORD class systems and analysis methodologies is required. Experience with software for FEA shock and survivability is a benefit. A detailed understanding of the requirements for shipboard machinery systems particularly FORD class machinery systems is required. The candidate will serve as the technical expert for the Engineering and Design of electromechanical components and systems within the E24 Carrier Machinery Engineering department but will also be matrixed to the NNS CHENGs office for involvement in other cross-program technical projects from across HII.
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.
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Required Experience:
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