Structural Engineer 2

HII

. Analyze, research and develop structural engineering specifications for product design and operation involving metals, non-metallic and composite structural materials .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $89,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural engineering analysis and design, particularly with metals, non-metallic, and composite materials. Proficient in dynamic structural shock analyses using FEA methods and capable of developing comprehensive engineering calculation reports.

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Structural Engineering AnalysisDynamic Structural Shock AnalysesFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Technical WritingTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Structural Engineering SpecificationsDamage Tolerance AnalysisDurability AnalysisDesign AllowablesStructural ModelingHand CalculationsEngineering Calculation ReportsStructural Analysis ReportsShock and Vibration QualificationStatic and Dynamic Analyses

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

FEMAPNASTRANAbaqusHypermeshTeamcenterMatLabSAPNGPNX

Certifications & Qualifications

DOD Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

NAVSEAGeneral Dynamics Electric BoatSubmarine DesignAircraft Carrier DesignBattleship DesignStructural FabricationAssemblyFinal OutfittingSUBSAFE Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, research and develop structural engineering specifications for product design and operation involving metals, non-metallic and composite structural materials
Analyze damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling
Prepare technical submittals, design proposals, drawing reviews, presentations, operating instructions, test procedures, maintenance procedures, work deferral requests and departure from specification requests
Perform dynamic structural shock analyses using FEA methods with FEMAP, NASTRAN, Abaqus, Hypermesh and government codes
Perform hand calculations using textbook methods
Develop engineering calculation reports and check structural analysis reports
Coordinate with design, test and construction teams and external customers including NAVSEA, General Dynamics Electric Boat and vendors
Support shock and vibration qualification of equipment
Support static and dynamic analyses of steel structures
Support naval shock and vibration analysis related to foundation design
Support submarine, aircraft carrier and battleship design, construction and overhaul programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience; or Master's Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience
Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to analyze structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials
Understanding of damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling
Experience performing dynamic structural (shock) analyses using finite element analysis methods
Ability to perform hand calculations and develop engineering calculation reports
Ability to check structural analysis reports
Experience or familiarity with submarine or carrier ship systems and structure (nice to have)
Knowledge of structural fabrication, assembly, and final outfitting (nice to have)
Requirement Management and System Engineering Approach (nice to have)
Ability to read and understand system schematics and drawings (nice to have)
Familiarity with FEMAP, Abaqus, Teamcenter, Hypermesh, ATIS, DDMS, and/or MatLab (nice to have)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven technical writing ability (nice to have)
Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams (nice to have)
SAP, TeamCenter, NGP, or NX software experience (nice to have)
Knowledge of SUBSAFE requirements (nice to have)
Prior leadership, testing, or shipyard integration experience (nice to have)
DOD Security Clearance preferred, but not 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