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ENGINEER MECHANICAL 4

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Dec 20, 2025

Req ID: 43935

Team: E83 RCT PLT PLG YD ENG

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 2nd

Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

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

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not 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, 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.

The A4W Reactor Plant Planning Yard (RPPY) Fluid Systems team (Dept. E83) is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team in order to support design and maintenance improvements on the Nimitz class aircraft carriers. This is an opportunity to provide live fleet support to active Nimitz Class aircraft carriers, and identify and develop design and maintenance improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in reactor and/or steam plant maintenance and design, mechanical piping design, mechanical component design, analytical evaluations (e.g., engineering calculations). Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience with project management, strong written and oral presentation skills, and be able to clearly discuss complex technical issues.

In this role, the candidate will:

• Perform various design studies (e.g., root cause analysis, design and maintenance improvements, and operational improvements) on assigned fluid systems and mechanical components.

• Perform liaison services to solve problems identified during the operation and maintenance of assigned fluid systems and components.

• Conduct hands-on laboratory testing and analysis of testing results.

• Develop technical recommendation submittals for customer (NAVESEA 08 and NNL) approval.

• Develop ShipAlt products (e.g., design improvement drawings and instructions), nuclear liaison inquiries.

• Maintain, evaluate improvements to, and revise engineering drawings and technical manuals. Mentor Junior Engineers

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

+ Experience with A4W reactor plant fluid systems (e.g., systems/components, maintenance, arrangements).

+ Experience in project management.

+ Experience in technical writing.

+ Strong written and oral presentation skills.

+ Be able to clearly discuss complex technical issues.

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.

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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