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HII

Electromechanical Engineer 3

HII

. Apply electrical, electronic, and mechanical principles to components and systems .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,000 - $122,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical, electronic, and mechanical principles applied to propulsion systems, with a strong focus on design, testing, and quality assurance. Proven ability to lead technical project teams and mentor junior engineers while collaborating effectively with Navy and shipyard personnel.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringExperience Supporting Navy/DoD ProgramsConceptual Design Knowledge Of Propulsion Plant ComponentsExperience Leading Technical Project TeamsExcellent Verbal And Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills
Electrical PrinciplesMechanical PrinciplesQuality TestingTroubleshootingEngineering Project ManagementDesign Objectives DefinitionPrototype Electromechanical SystemsDevelopmental Assemblies ConstructionTechnical ComplianceDesign Improvement Identification
Soft Skills
CollaborationMentoringCommunicationCritical Thinking
Industry Keywords
NAVSEANaval Nuclear Propulsion ProgramShip ConstructionFleet OperationsSupplier Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Apply electrical, electronic, and mechanical principles to components and systems
  • Assemble, analyze, and document results
  • Construct developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components
  • Perform quality testing
  • Support and participate in the design, testing, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems
  • Maintain the design of complex mechanical and electrical propulsion machinery
  • Support aircraft carrier new construction, testing, delivery, in-service maintenance, and fleet operations
  • Define design objectives and establish specifications and requirements for new machinery procurement
  • Oversee suppliers to ensure products meet design objectives and requirements
  • Ensure delivery of technically compliant products supporting ship construction and test schedules
  • Support shipyard and Navy personnel operating the propulsion plant
  • Liaise with machinery manufacturers
  • Assist with ship construction and repair
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting guidance
  • Identify beneficial design improvements and maintenance practices
  • Collaborate with Navy customers, supply partners, shipyard trades, engineers, project managers, and business professionals
  • Lead technical project teams and mentor junior engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; or Ph.D. and 0 years of experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program required
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Experience supporting Navy/DoD programs, preferably Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
  • Experience interfacing with NAVSEA, prime contractors, equipment suppliers, and shipyard trades and engineering
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with end-user support and troubleshooting
  • Experience working with suppliers on product development and improvement
  • Conceptual design knowledge of propulsion plant components
  • Basic engineering project management skills
  • Experience leading a technical project team of 2 to 4 junior engineers
  • Ability to apply engineering and critical thinking principles to moderate to complex problems
  • Ability to teach and mentor junior engineers
  • Travel availability up to 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Relocation assistance
  • 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
  • Educational and training programs for continual career growth