Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
5 years of relevant exempt experience, or 3 years with a Master's Degree, or a Ph.D. with no experience
Familiarity with electromechanical actuators and valve controllers is a plus
Experience troubleshooting electromechanical equipment in shipboard environments is advantageous
Knowledge of component qualification testing, especially Shock and Vibration, is beneficial
Responsibilities
Provide fleet and new construction support for Ford Class actuators
Apply electrical, electronic, and mechanical principles to components and systems
Conduct assembly, analysis, and documentation of results
Construct developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components
Support design, testing, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems
Benefits
Relocation assistance available
Full-time position with first shift hours
Travel requirements up to 10% of the time
No telework eligibility, ensuring a collaborative on-site environment
No clearance required to start, simplifying the onboarding process
Full Job Description
Req ID: 50593 Team: E50 PROP AND REAC ENG PLNG YRD 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 Requirements: Yes, up to 10% of the time
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: $99,000.00 to $122,000.00
The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range
The Role
The Valve Actuator Engineering team of the Propulsion & Reactor Engineering Planning Yard (PREPY) is looking for an engineer to provide fleet and new construction support for Ford Class actuators.
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.
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
Knowledge/experience with the design, operations, maintenance, and repair of electromechanical actuators, valve controllers, or other fluid system electromechanical components
Experience troubleshooting electromechanical equipment in shipboard and waterfront environments
Knowledge/experience with component qualification testing, particularly Shock and Vibration
Experience with Ship Alterations or Ship Change Documents (SCD)
