ENGINEER ELECTROMECHANICAL 3

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Oct 17, 2025

Req ID: 43533
Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

About the Role

As an Electro-Mechanical Engineer at HII Newport News Shipbuilding, you’ll play a critical role in the design, development, integration, and maintenance of complex mechanical and electrical systems that power the U.S. Navy’s fleet. This position supports all stages of ship design and construction — from concept development through testing and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

•Design, develop, and integrate electro-mechanical systems including propulsion, power generation, automation, and control systems.

•Develop system and subsystem requirements, specifications, and interface control documents.

•Support system modeling, simulation, and analysis to ensure design performance meets program requirements.

•Perform calculations, design reviews, and engineering analyses for mechanical and electrical components.

•Prepare technical documentation, schematics, and engineering drawings in accordance with military and shipyard standards.

•Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, controls, and structural) to ensure seamless integration of systems.

•Troubleshoot, test, and validate system functionality during assembly, installation, and ship trials.

•Provide technical support to production, operations, and test teams throughout construction and commissioning phases.

•Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Applies electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing. Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;
Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

Nice to have:

•The preferred candidate would be one that is interested in both mechanical and electrical aspects of controls systems.

•Understanding of mechanical and electrical principles, system integration, and control systems.

•Knowledge of CAD tools and electrical design software.

•Ability to read and develop mechanical and electrical schematics and technical drawings.

•DOD Security Clearance is preferred, but not required to start

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: 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, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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