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ENGINEER MECHANICAL 4

HII • Newport News, VA • 4h ago

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Oct 8, 2026

Req ID: 50074

Team: E50 PROP AND REAC ENG PLNG YRD

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $124,000.00 to $153,000.00

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

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.

The successful candidate:

Will be responsible for and have ownership of A1B propulsion plant valve/component designs. Responsibilities include design, qualification, procurement support, shipboard installation and test support, providing maintenance instructions, and fleet support for propulsion plant valves/components.

Must have good problem-solving skills and be able to quickly draw solutions to complex component and shipboard issues that are technically correct, meet all specification requirements, cost effective, and complete to support downstream customer's needs. Experience with or openness to modifying existing valves/components by additive manufacturing or other advanced manufacturing processes is desired.

Must have good communication skills - both verbally and written. The candidate will be responsible for reporting on their area of cognizance to all levels of NNS management as well as directly to our customer, along with the normal interactions with vendors.

Will be responsible to assist engineers within the group ensuring their work is technically correct and timely. The candidate shall also assist engineers in the group with reporting, tracking, and maintaining status of their work.

Will be adaptable for emergent issues and possess good organizational skills to maintain progress of more routine work.

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.

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.

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