SECONDARY PROPULSION PLANT FLUID SYSTEMS ENGINEER

　　Location:

　　Newport News, Virginia, United States

　　Date: Jan 23, 2024

　　Req ID: 35661

　　Team: K38 Advanced Submarine Programs

　　Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

　　US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

　　Full-Time

　　Shift: 1st

　　Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available

　　Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available

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

　　Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start

　　Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

　　With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re 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

　　This position is engaged in research and/or product development encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering disciplines: electronics, electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical. This position is for a secondary propulsion plant fluid systems engineer with expertise in secondary and primary plant fluid systems. This position focuses on supporting BAE engineers with the development of the Next Generation Nuclear Propulsion Plant (NGNPP) secondary plant systems on the Dreadnought Submarine Program from detailed design through build, test and commissioning. The next phase of this program has a specific focus on the transition from detailed design to build and shipyard activities, including support of component procurement and delivery and test.

　　Sec Prop System Responsibilities

　　• Major System knowledge – Main/Aux Steam, Steam Drains and Gland steam, Feed and Feed Transfer, Lub Oil and Lub oil Transfer, Main Circ (MSW equivalent) and Shaft seal

　　• This includes oversight of all valves, pumps, fittings, gauges as part of the system that are not part of the equipment group

　　• Responsible for maintaining respective system diagrams and system descriptions/supporting calculations

　　• Responsible for new construction test specifications and SMITE test/trial specifications

　　• Interface with resolving construction related issues mainly in SMITE in preparation for first of class trials

　　• Supplier technical management in partnership with supply chain

　　• Technical correspondence (internal and external) by Inquiry Forms and PQs, which are similar to VIRs / UNSATs

　　• Change management via Enterprise Change Request (some similarities to ERs)

　　• Concession management related to the Sec Prop products

　　• Ability to temporarily relocate to the BAE shipyard in the UK for a period of 24 months (minimum) beginning March 2024

　　• BS engineering degree and a minimum of 5 years related experience with fluid system engineering

　　• Candidate must be familiar with the concurrent engineering techniques associated with the Design/Build/Sustain process

　　Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance is required

　　Must Have

　　Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;

　　Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience;

　　Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.

　　Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

　　Nice to Have

　　• Mechanical or chemical engineering degree

　　• Experience with steam and feed, lube oil and main circ systems is highly desirable

　　• Knowledge of the S9G and S1B propulsion plant highly desirable

　　• Mentoring experience is highly recommended

　　• Self motivation

　　• Presentation skills

　　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.

　　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.

　　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. 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 [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 e-mail address.

　　Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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