ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 1

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Dec 15, 2025

Req ID: 44185
Team: E12 SUB ENGRG-HULL
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: No

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

Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis. Tools utilized may include CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer and a variety of software applications.

E12 Hull Tech Engineering is seeking a motivated Structural Engineer to join the Submarine Structural Team. The selected candidate will help investigate and resolve issues on the Los Angeles (SSN-688), Seawolf, and Virginia Class Submarines. This role involves researching historical engineering records, connecting current structural problems to past solutions, and developing tailored recommendations that ensure the integrity of the fleet.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret engineering problems related to Submarine Shells, Hulls, and Decks as well as their respective constituents.
• Research legacy Design Data, Calculations, Drawings, and Technical Reports to find relevant historical solutions.
• Assist in developing technical recommendations based on analysis and prior design experience.
• Willing or able to Learn and apply Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to model and justify structural responses if necessary.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and other disciplines to deliver sound, well-supported solutions.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• On-site position

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience.

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

Nice to Have

Use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform professional tasks.
Develops recommended solutions to technical problems as assigned.
Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy. Works under general supervision.
Contributes to the completion of assigned technical tasks. Failure to achieve results should be detected in supervisory oversight.
Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor, project leaders, and other professionals in the section or group.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Interest in Submarines or ship structures and willingness to learn complex legacy systems.
Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for research and continuous learning.
Familiarity with (or desire to learn) FEA tools such as FEMAP/Nastran.

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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