ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
Newport News, VA0–5 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- 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
- Troubleshooting27%Project management11%of 149 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- 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.