ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
Newport News, VA0–7 yrs31m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 7 years · Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
- Nice to have
- Project management
- Work
- On-site in Newport News
- Pay
- $99K–$122K a year
- Skill demand
- Project management9%of 128 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 2, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
This position is intended for the Robotics and Automation group in Department E66. The incumbent will be responsible for implementing robotics and automation projects in areas within the shipyard.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Regularly communicates with Engineers/Designers across Departments and Waterfront via email, phone, and in-person meetings.
- Utilizes various robotics software and tools.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- 5 years of relevant exempt experience with a Bachelor's Degree.
- 3 years of relevant professional experience with a Master's Degree.
- 0 years of experience with a Ph.D..
- US Citizenship Required.
Nice to Have
- Manufacturing and Systems Engineering experience in an industrial or shipbuilding manufacturing environment, specifically with shipbuilding manufacturing shops.
- Experience with project management.
- Familiarity with major industrial 6 axis robotic systems (ABB, Fanuc) and collaborative robotics (Cobots).
- Familiarity with process automation controllers (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Phoenix Contact), and HMI controllers.
- Experience developing robotic and automation solutions.
- Experience deploying robots in a production environment.
- Familiarity with NNS manufacturing and production processes.
- Candidates without preferred qualifications who are eager to learn will be considered.
Additional Information
- Salary Range: $99,000.00 to $122,000.00
- Full-Time Shift: 1st
- Travel Requirements: Yes, up to 10% of the time
- Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No
- Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start