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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

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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 reactor plant fluid systems and collaboration across functional areas. Proficient in engineering evaluations, technical communication, and compliance with governing specifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Mechanical Product DevelopmentReactor Plant Fluid System DesignEngineering Evaluations and CalculationsTechnical Communication SkillsTeamcenter® and NX Experience

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Hard Skills
Mechanical EngineeringElectromechanical Systems3-D Product ModelingSystem Fabrication DrawingsEngineering Calculations
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationOral CommunicationCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Teamcenter®NX Product Model
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringABET Accreditation
Industry Keywords
NAVSEANaval Nuclear LaboratoryCVN 78 Class Aircraft CarriersShipyard ExperienceRadiological Areas

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Research, plan, design and develop mechanical products and systems
  • Apply research to planning, design, development and testing of mechanical and electromechanical systems
  • Support A1B reactor plant fluids auxiliary systems for construction, testing, maintenance, overhaul and modernization of CVN 78 Class aircraft carriers
  • Support reactor plant fluid system piping design
  • Apply governing specifications
  • Approve 3-D product models and system fabrication drawings
  • Perform engineering evaluations and calculations to resolve ship construction and vendor problems
  • Develop reactor plant fluid system design improvements
  • Write technical letters to Naval Nuclear Laboratory and Naval Sea Systems Command
  • Provide engineering support for CVN 78 Class aircraft carriers under construction and at sea
  • Conduct shipboard visits for problem resolution
  • Collaborate with Structures, Electrical, Components and Propulsion Plant Monitoring and Control functional areas

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
  • Demonstrated written and oral communications skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with other functional areas
  • Preferred: experience using Teamcenter® and the NX product model
  • Preferred: reactor plant fluid system experience
  • Preferred: experience working with NAVSEA, NNL and the Shipyards
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Ability to work in or access radiological areas as needed

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