Structural Engineer 3

HII

. Analyze, research and develop structural engineering specifications involving metallic, non-metallic and composite structural materials .

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 structural engineering, including Finite Element Analysis, structural dynamics, and design requirements for naval applications. Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Finite Element AnalysisStructural DynamicsLeadership and MentoringTechnical WritingProject Management

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Hard Skills

Structural EngineeringDamage Tolerance AnalysisThermal AnalysisNonlinear Material ResponseFluid-Structure InteractionFORTRAN ProgrammingMatlab ProgrammingPython ProgrammingShock Qualification MethodsHigh Performance Computing

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam LeadershipMentoringTrainingProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

FemapHypermeshAbaqusNAVSEANUWCNSWC-CDNSWC-PDNSWC-IHD

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringABET Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Structural MaterialsSurface Ship DesignSubmarine DesignNaval WarfareMechanical Response

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, research and develop structural engineering specifications involving metallic, non-metallic and composite structural materials
Support product design and operation across structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical/electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs
Analyze damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling
Apply structural engineering specialties including dynamics and loads, stability, stress, fatigue and thermal analysis
Support all platforms including CVN, Special Projects, VCS and SSNX
Lead junior engineers toward group and project goals
Plan and execute tasks to meet program objectives
Communicate with internal and external customers
Prepare technical writing and reports

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
Extensive knowledge and experience with Finite Element Analysis software (Femap, Hypermesh, and/or Abaqus) and related first-principles methods
Experience in nonlinear material response, structural dynamics, mechanical response, and vibrations
Background in fluid-structure interaction
Extensive knowledge of structural response and design requirements for surface ship or submarines
Detailed experience and knowledge in shock qualification methods and requirements, including testing and extensions
Ability to execute programs using FORTRAN, Matlab, Python, etc.
Ability to lead a team of junior engineers toward group and project goals
Leadership, mentoring and training experience
Skilled at technical writing, reporting and oral communication
Ability to communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner
Skilled at project management with an ability to plan and execute tasks to meet program objectives
Experience working with NAVSEA and naval warfare centers (NUWC, NSWC-CD, NSWC-PD, NSWC-IHD)
Experience with high performance computing systems and nonlinear advanced analysis methods
U.S. Citizenship required

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