ENGINEER PROJECT 5/VALVE DESIGN

Req ID: 42710 
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 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

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.

Must Have

Bachelor’s Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience 
Master’s Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience; 
Ph.D. and 9 years of experience.

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

Nice to Have

The candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in reactor plant valve engineering, including standard Navy valve designs and vendor proprietary valve designs used throughout Naval nuclear power plants.  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 mechanical component designs.  Familiarity with manufacturing processes as well as military and/or commercial specifications/requirements for welding, nondestructive testing, fasteners, and materials is required.  The candidate will support the M3 and the M2s, as well as collaborating with other E5s in the department on Director requested projects. 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, prioritizing 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, EB, SUPSHIP, Ship's Force, Naval shipyard personnel, manufacturers and other industry technical specialists.

 

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.

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