Mechanical Engineer 4

HII

. Support piping system, valve design, or electromechanical component groups within the Propulsion and Reactor Engineering Planning Yard .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $124,000 - $153,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the design and development of propulsion plants and electromechanical systems for Navy aircraft carriers and nuclear battleships, with strong problem-solving and communication skills to effectively interface with engineering teams and manage junior engineers.

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Propulsion Plant DesignElectromechanical Systems DevelopmentMechanical System AnalysisEngineering ManagementCollaboration Skills

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Hard Skills

Piping System DesignValve DesignThermal Hydraulic SystemsHeat Transfer SystemsPhysics-Based CalculationsMechanical System TestingCAD Model ApprovalEngineering ResolutionsComponent DesignNuclear Engineering

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsIndependent Work Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringABET Accreditation

Industry Keywords

NavyAircraft CarriersNuclear BattleshipsEngineering DisciplinesJunior Engineer Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support piping system, valve design, or electromechanical component groups within the Propulsion and Reactor Engineering Planning Yard
Support development of new aircraft carriers, modernization of the existing aircraft carrier fleet, design of a new battleship class, and standard valve designs used throughout the Navy
Design, develop, and provide lifetime support for propulsion plants, including reactor plants, of Navy aircraft carriers and nuclear battleships
Perform system and/or component designs as a senior-level engineer
Research, plan, design, develop, and test mechanical and electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal hydraulic, or heat transfer systems
Report on area of cognizance to NNS management and directly to the Navy customer
Interface with construction and other engineering disciplines
Work with designers to communicate engineering resolutions and approve changes to CAD models
Train and help manage junior-level engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience; or Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience; or Ph.D. and 4 years of experience
Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
U.S. Citizenship required
Excellent problem-solving skills
Proficiency in using physics-based principles to perform calculations and analyses
Ability to train and help manage the work of junior level engineers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervisor oversight
Excellent collaboration skills
Willingness/ability to travel up to 10% of the time
No security clearance required to start

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