ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII

Newport News, VA0–5 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn

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Who can apply
New grads and up to 5 years · Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
Must know
TroubleshootingProject management
Work
On-site in Newport News
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
Skill demand
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Oct 29, 2026 · still open

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About the Role

This position supports the Nuclear Propulsion Overhaul Engineering department E81 for Aircraft Carrier and Submarine overhauls.

The Role

  • Researches, plans, designs, and develops 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.
  • Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
  • Develops engineering solutions, written technical direction, and provides waterfront support for the overhaul and upgrade of Reactor Plant mechanical systems.
  • Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve technical issues that arise during nuclear system and component overhaul.
  • Possesses communication and relational skills to interface and discuss technical issues with engineering and non-technical personnel.
  • Willing to provide hands-on support on the ship.
  • Upholds the highest level of technical standards required for work in the Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program.

Nuclear Propulsion Overhaul Engineering’s Role Is To

  • Research and plan processes, tooling, and material needs to provide a completely engineered solution for the execution of nuclear work.
  • Develop technical work instructions such as procedures and troubleshooting paperwork.
  • Provide on-site support and problem-solving for issues that arise during shipboard or shop work.
  • Research and develop innovative solutions to resolve technical problems.
  • Project manage work from beginning to end.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • US Citizenship Required
  • Full-Time
  • Travel Requirements: 10%-25% of the time
  • No relocation assistance available
  • Not eligible for telework
  • No Clearance Required to Start

Qualifications

  • Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
  • Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience.
  • Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.
  • Skills:
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Communication and relational skills.
  • Nice to Have:
  • Confidential Clearance
  • RTNE

Salary Range

$99,000.00 to $122,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range.

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