ENGINEER ELECTROMECHANICAL 3

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Dec 20, 2025

Req ID: 44639
Team: E46 SHIP SURVABLTY
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be 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

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.

This position is intended for the Platform Signatures group in Department E46 Signatures & Hydrodynamics. The candidate will be responsible for working with junior engineers and their supervisor to complete tasks, learn how to adapt knowledge in the practical use of the design of Navy ships, conduct technical analysis, along with presenting and documenting technical analysis. This position will work as part of team with other engineers from different engineering groups within NNS and along with external partners or vendors. This candidate will also need to be able to effectively communicate with customers.

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

• Experience and/or course work in acoustics or vibrations is preferred in order to analyze acoustic engineering issues in ship designs.
• Knowledge or experience with US Navy mechanical or fluid ship systems is highly desired, ideally a US Navy veteran with an engineering background.
• The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, and able to work in a team environment in order to achieve goals and meet timelines.
• The candidate should be a quick learner and able to apply new skills to perform acoustic analysis on new ship designs or concepts.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills will be required in order to present work to peers and customers.
• Candidate will be able to provide a quality technical review of peer’s work.
• Candidate will be a self-starter, able to work independently, and perform engineering acoustic analyses with documented rigor.
• Candidate should be able to synthesize a valid approach to a problem and present plans to peers and supervisor with minimal direction.
• Candidate has experience working with an applying MIL and industry engineering standards.
• Experience with using acoustic transfer functions, making acoustic predictions, performing acoustic or vibration testing, ship or systems engineering, and performing digital signal processing
• Working knowledge of MATLAB
• Working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis, preferably Abaqus, for structural acoustic analysis.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Energy Analysis, preferably SEAM, for structural acoustic analysis.
• Candidate should be able to learn and understand how their work impacts company business
• Candidate should have leadership skills to lead and mentor junior engineers
• DOD Secret Level 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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