Mechanical Engineer 3

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

Posted 10/23/2026full-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 project management, with a strong emphasis on technical leadership and communication skills. Proven ability to coordinate research efforts and execute projects in emergent technologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Product DevelopmentR&D Project ManagementRobotics and AutomationTechnical LeadershipEngineering Degree from ABET Accredited Program

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Systems DesignElectromechanical Systems DevelopmentProject ExecutionTechnical AnalysisTest Plan DevelopmentMaterials AnalysisProcess DevelopmentTechnology DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentComplex Technical Analyses

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationMentoring Junior Engineers

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering Licensure

Industry Keywords

CVNsVCSCLBWaterfront EngineeringEmergent TechnologiesFacilities EngineeringNew Construction EngineeringOverhaul Engineering

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 planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems
Function as an R&D Project Lead and/or R&D Program Lead
Serve as the prime technical and/or R&D program contact for an assigned area
Coordinate interdepartmental and external research efforts and project management activities
Execute projects, including project plans, technical reviews, test plan development, and evaluation and analysis of results
Communicate technical information and brief internal/external customers
Develop and review technical products
Perform project management activities
Conduct technology development and research in emergent fields

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
Practical experience in production areas supporting CVNs, VCS, or CLB
Experience with robotics and automation, including programming and implementation
Extensive engineering knowledge from new construction engineering and/or overhaul engineering; facilities engineering experience may be considered
Waterfront engineering and/or waterfront experience beneficial
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Technical leadership capability and ability to mentor junior engineers and/or brief upper management
Ability to support travel, including emergent travel
Experience with technical work and/or project execution involving emerging technologies, process development, test plan development, R&D, materials analysis, technical scouting, and/or complex technical analyses
Professional engineering licensure and/or master's degree in a technical field preferred
Engineering degrees in related areas considered

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
Competitive benefits