ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3 - ADVANCED SUBMARINE DESIGN

ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3 - ADVANCED SUBMARINE DESIGN Location:  Newport News, Virginia, United States Date:  Mar 6, 2026 Req ID: 45945  Team: E35 SUBMARINE ENGINEERING - ADVANCED CAPABILITIES  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.   The Future Submarine Platform Mechanical team is seeking technically strong and motivated engineers to join our diverse, dynamic and dedicated team of engineers working across multiple submarine design programs.  As a member of our team you’ll have the once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape critical functions and novel capabilities for the next generation of fast attack submarines.    The Future Submarine program supports both SSN(X) and AUKUS attack submarine programs as well as special projects in the Undersea Warfare program. The mechanical team is responsible for the concept design, development, and execution of complex mechanical systems across the non-propulsion areas of the submarines, including payload launch and recovery, control surfaces, HVAC, chill water, masts, and many others.  You will team with the customer, vendors, and industry to develop these systems, molding what will become the world’s most advanced and capable submarines.   Job Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership for a mechanical system or over a team supporting a system Develop innovative new design concepts considering functional requirements, future technological capabilities, operational needs, production capabilities, and lessons from legacy systems Coordinate with customer counterparts and conduct periodic briefs to the customer and working groups Develop and review technical calculations, reports, presentations and other products Travel periodically to naval bases/facilities, vendors, conferences, or other NNS facilities 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.   Requirements: Strong technical background and knowledge of the engineering and design process related to mechanical systems from the concept stage through ship integration Team facilitator and innovator, helping to develop and inspire creative solutions to challenging design goals Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to support the development and presentation of technical reports and briefs to NNS leadership or the customer, and coordinating with vendors and industry partners  Nice to Have Knowledge of submarine mechanical systems and how they interface with structural, electrical, and other mechanical systems An understanding of an array of mechanical products, such as hydraulic and electric actuators, linkages/cam-sliders, pumps and valves, HVAC systems, structural weldments, welded or fastened joints, and others Experience in traditional and computer-based methodologies for the design and analysis of components The ability to work in and foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture within a diverse set of team members and stakeholders Exhibit a desire for continuous learning and development in a dynamic environment Operational experience on commissioned or under construction Navy vessels is a plus