ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 5

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Apr 7, 2026

Req ID: 46457
Team: E82 REACTOR SVCS
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available

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

Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance 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.

Reactor Servicing is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineer Structural 5 to join our team. In this role, candidate will be expected to provide technical expertise in the planning, preparation, and execution of reactor servicing work. Candidate shall demonstrate a strong aptitude for quickly understanding complex mechanical and structural problems and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Additionally, candidate is expected to be a strategic thinker, contributing to the development of departmental goals related to processes and people.
This position will be the organizational technical lead with a heavy focus on structural and lifting and handling.
Active engagement with the division and continuous evaluation of gaps in knowledge or skill that need development
Understanding of Material workflow at NNS or expectation to gain proficiency within one year. Drive material risk conversations for all programs, and engage as needed with the material process to track and understand where we have issues with material not progressing to schedule.
Independent SME level reviews of engineering analysis. Expected to be proficient with required codes and design criteria to support this effort including AISC, CMAA-70/74, ASCE-7, RES-66, NAVSEA 7000 Manual etc.
Expected to lead emergent deck plate issues for all fuel handling programs (A4W, A1B, VCS). Has the ability to lead cross-functional teams
Expected to support and/or lead E82 department training sessions as well as be an SME for training development, coordination and audit as requested
Active engagement with Project Engineer 5s on topics of risk, material, knowledge management, and emergent problems
Ability to detect technical weakness through sampling and drive appropriate improvement

Must Have

Bachelor?s Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience; Master?s Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 9 years of experience.

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

Strong technical advisor to E82 E4s, M2s and M1s as needed

Mentor/coach to engineers (with focus on E3’s and 4’s)

POC for high level shipboard issues

Possess the ability to coach/lead cross-functional teams

I would expect this person to be leading/coaching in these scenarios rather than “doing”

Expected to have good working relationship with Naval Nuclear Lab

FEA experience – Proficient with FEA design, risks, ability to check analysis and drive improvement as required

Programs utilized include Siemens FEMAP, Siemens FLOEFD and RISA 3D

Ability to detect technical weakness through sampling and drive appropriate improvement

Preferred Skills:

Facilities knowledge – Candidate will be expected to support any major Facilities impacts to E82 program work and support recovery efforts if issues arise

Knowledge of Concrete and various types foundation design

Knowledge of regional seismic design criteria

Experience with advanced FEA – Non-linear analysis, shock design, etc.

Nice to Have

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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