Requisition Number: 17448
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Nuclear & Environmental Services, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Nuclear & Environmental Services supports the national security mission of the Department of Energy (DOE) through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. We meet our clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges, and are postured to serve the growing commercial nuclear power plant decommissioning market.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
Description
Maritime Operations within Mission Technologies - Nuclear & Environmental Services, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer 4 to join the team in Newport News, VA.
Mechanical Engineers in the Maritime Operations group play a crucial role in supporting various functional areas at Newport News Shipyard. This position will involve engineering and technical support related to the construction, testing and operations of propulsion and reactor plant components.
What You Will Do
The role involves researching, planning, designing, and developing mechanical products and systems, such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems, for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.
The candidate will apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
Additionally, the candidate will recommend various technology options or approaches for system, processes, facility, or program improvements in terms of safety, performance, efficiency, or costs.
The candidate may also be responsible for the transfer of products from R&D to manufacturing.
What You Must Have
Candidate is required to have either:
Nine (9) years at level experience with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or related field;
Or seven (7) years at level experience with a Masters in Mechanical Engineering;
Or four (4) years at level experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering
Candidate must have successfully completed an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering degree or related field from an ABET accredited program.
Candidate must have experience utilizing industry-current Engineering design and analytical or modeling software.
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
Bonus Points For ...
US Navy nuclear propulsion plant experience.Physical Requirements
Office, industrial or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving of materials not to exceed the guidelines set for one man lift.
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. Our 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.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
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.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] 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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Technical Solutions.