Back to Jobs search

ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3

Huntington Ingalls Industries • Newport News, VA • 2h ago

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: May 28, 2026

Req ID: 47406

Team: O48 CRANE ENGR&QLTY

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

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. 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.

This position will support facilities projects and engineering team in either the plant engineering, project engineering, or crane engineering team. Candidate shall demonstrate solid knowledge of applicable regulations, codes and standards for this position. Candidate shall possess the ability to create (basic) mechanical designs with minimal oversight from a senior engineer as well have experience evaluating, maintaining and performing troubleshooting on moderately complex utility systems, building systems (HVAC, plumbing, etc.) and industrial equipment. Candidate shall be capable of developing project execution documents for estimating and planning and capable of implementing mechanical projects with team support. These projects support facilities engineering in in facility infrastructure (utility systems), building systems (HVAC, plumbing, etc.) and industrial equipment. The candidate shall be capable of solving problems in an organized manner.

Must Have

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.

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

Nice to Have

Basic MS Office suit and AutoCAD skills are needed (Word and Excel) as well as the ability to communicate clearly with supervisors, peers and customers. Skills that will developed as part of this position are an basic understanding of electrical equipment and system interfaces with mechanical systems, understanding of simple electrical and structural drawings, and basic understanding of project scheduling tools.

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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.

Go to Apply

Secret Lead Mechanical Engineer

Insight Global • Norfolk, VA • 2h ago

IT & Engineering

Job Description Insight Global is seeking a qualified Lead Mechanical Engineer III in support of a large federal client in Virginia Beach, VA. This candidate will lead the design and development of electromechanical syst...

2h ago

Go to Apply

Secret Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Insight Global • Norfolk, VA • 2h ago

IT & Engineering

Job Description Insight Global is seeking a qualified Secret Senior Mechanical Engineer in support of one of our large federal clients in Virginia Beach, VA. This candidate will support program initiatives and be respons...

2h ago

Go to Apply

Data Scientist 2

Huntington Ingalls Industries • Suffolk, VA • 8h ago

IT & Engineering

Requisition Number: 28754 Required Travel: 11 - 25% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $82,391.00 - $105,000.00 Security Clearance: Secret Level of Experience: Mid This opportunity resid...

8h ago

Go to Apply

Data Scientist

Guidehouse • Norfolk, VA • 8h ago

IT & Engineering

Job Family : Data Science Consulting Travel Required : Up to 10% Clearance Required : Active Secret What You Will Do : The Data Scientist will focus on performing ETL / data cleaning, developing interactive visualization...

8h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)