Req ID: 47986
Team: E81 NUC PRP-OVHL ENG
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance 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
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.
This position supports the Nuclear Propulsion Overhaul Engineering department E81 for Aircraft Carrier and Submarine overhauls. This position develops engineering solutions, written technical direction, and provides waterfront support for the overhaul and upgrade of Reactor Plant mechanical systems.
A successful candidate will possess analytical and problem solving skills to resolve technical issues which arise during nuclear system and component overhaul. The individual shall have the communication and relational skills to interface and discuss technical issues with engineering and non-technical personnel. In addition, the individual will be willing to provide hands-on support on the ship.
We are looking for engaged personnel looking to make a difference and uphold the highest level of technical standards required for work in the Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program.
Nuclear Propulsion Overhaul Engineering's role is to:
1. Research and plan processes, tooling, and material needs to provide a completely engineered solution for the execution of nuclear work
2. Develop technical work instructions such as procedures and troubleshooting paperwork.
3. Provide on-site support and problem solving for issues that arise during shipboard or shop work.
4. Research and develop innovative solutions to resolve technical problems.
5. Project manage work from beginning to end.
E81 provides in-house training to improve personnel development and performance by strengthening personal knowledge. Qualified candidates will be trained on Radiological and Personnel Safety and how to engineer them into all final products used in the performance of Nuclear Work.
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
Confidential Clearance, RTNE Qualification
