Engineer, Mechanical 4

HII

. Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical products and systems, including instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal hydraulic, or heat transfer systems .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $124,000 - $153,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the design, development, and testing of mechanical and electromechanical systems, with a focus on propulsion plant valves and components. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with management, customers, and vendors.

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Mechanical Product DevelopmentPropulsion Plant DesignAdditive ManufacturingProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringSystem DesignThermal Hydraulic SystemsHeat Transfer SystemsElectromechanical SystemsSpecification ComplianceCost-Effective SolutionsTesting and QualificationMaintenance InstructionsAdvanced Manufacturing Processes

Soft Skills

Good Problem-Solving SkillsGood Verbal Communication SkillsGood Written Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringABET Accreditation

Industry Keywords

U.S. CitizenshipVendor InteractionFleet SupportWork Status TrackingEmergent Issues

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical products and systems, including instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal hydraulic, or heat transfer systems
Apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and machines
Own A1B propulsion plant valve/component designs
Support design, qualification, procurement, shipboard installation, and testing of propulsion plant valves/components
Provide maintenance instructions and fleet support for propulsion plant valves/components
Develop technically correct, specification-compliant, cost-effective solutions to complex component and shipboard issues
Report areas of cognizance to NNS management and customers
Interact with vendors
Assist engineers with technically correct and timely work
Assist with reporting, tracking, and maintaining work status

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
9 years of relevant exempt experience with a bachelor's degree, or 7 years of relevant professional experience with a master's degree, or 4 years of experience with a Ph.D.
U.S. citizenship required
Good problem-solving skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to report to all levels of NNS management, customers, and vendors
Ability to assist engineers and track and maintain work status
Adaptability to emergent issues
Good organizational skills
Willingness to modify existing valves/components using additive manufacturing or other advanced manufacturing processes is desired
Ability to travel 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