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HII

Mechanical Engineer 3

HII

. Research, plan, design and develop mechanical products and systems .

Posted 10/23/2026full-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 mechanical and electromechanical systems design, development, and testing, with a strong focus on robotics and automation in industrial environments. Proficient in project management and collaboration across engineering teams to implement innovative solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Mechanical Product DevelopmentRobotics Software UtilizationProject Management Experience6 Axis Robotic Systems FamiliarityProcess Automation Controllers Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Mechanical EngineeringElectromechanical Systems DesignRobotics ImplementationAutomation Solutions DevelopmentManufacturing EngineeringSystems EngineeringRobotic DeploymentHMI Controllers FamiliarityCollaborative Robotics KnowledgeIndustrial Automation
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
ABB RoboticsFanuc RoboticsSiemens ControllersAllen Bradley ControllersPhoenix Contact Controllers
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringMaster's Degree in EngineeringPh.D. in Engineering
Industry Keywords
Shipbuilding ManufacturingNNS Manufacturing ProcessesIndustrial AutomationRobotics in Production

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Research, plan, design and develop mechanical products and systems
  • Apply research to the planning, design, development and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines and/or machines
  • Implement robotics and automation projects in shipyard areas
  • Communicate regularly with Engineers/Designers across departments and waterfront via email, phone and in-person meetings
  • Utilize various robotics software and tools

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; or 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
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Familiarity with major industrial 6 axis robotic systems (ABB, Fanuc)
  • Familiarity with collaborative robotics (Cobots)
  • Familiarity with process automation controllers (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Phoenix Contact)
  • Familiarity with HMI controllers
  • Manufacturing and Systems Engineering experience in an industrial or shipbuilding manufacturing environment (preferred)
  • Experience with project management (preferred)
  • Experience developing robotic and automation solutions (preferred)
  • Experience deploying robots in a production environment (preferred)
  • Familiarity with NNS manufacturing and production processes (preferred)

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
  • Competitive benefits
  • Educational and training programs for continual career growth