ENGINEER MECHANICAL 2

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Apr 8, 2026

Req ID: 46461
Team: E24 CVN MACH SYS&COMP
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

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Exciting opportunity to join a team of Engineers responsible for new-construction aircraft carrier engineering. This position, focusing on Advance Weapons Elevators, is looking for forward-thinking Engineers that can use design and processes to improve deck plate quality, efficiency and throughput.

Tasks Include:

Participating in design modernization efforts to improve Ford class manufacturability.
Resolving production and supply chain hold ups for ships and components under construction.
Performing complex technical analysis to evaluate ship machinery components for operation and ship survivability.
Checking drawings and models for technical accuracy and completeness.
Writing system technical manuals for components and systems.
Interfacing with Construction and Trades on the ship and in the manufacturing shops.
Interfacing with suppliers for design development and manufacturing.
Leading meetings with peers and customers both internal and external to NNS.
Performing root cause analysis to root out systemic problems.
Generate and evaluate new designs and processes to improve deck plate quality, efficiency and throughput.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master’s Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience

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

Nice to Have

Strong aptitude for electromechanical systems
Component Stress & Failure Analysis
Finite Element Analysis
3D modeling software experience, such as Inventor or Solidworks
Technical writing experience
Reading and interpreting technical drawings.
Experience with software to hardware interfaces
Machinery critical-alignment experience
Machinery installation experience
Root Cause Analysis
Ability to climb vertical ladders and access tight spaces aboard ship
Strong team player

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.