Req ID: 49154
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, 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: $89,000.00 to $110,000.00
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
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 requires technical ability to assist in the development of design and maintenance improvements for A4W reactor plant fluid systems and mechanical components. The engineer will assist with design studies (e.g., root cause analysis, new design development), identify life-cycle cost reductions, perform risk management studies, conduct laboratory testing, analyze data, and assist with developing integrated technical positions and recommendations for customer (NAVSEA 08 and NNL) approval. The engineer will perform liaison services (e.g., with shipyards and CVN68 Class ships) to solve problems identified during equipment manufacture, installation, operation, and maintenance. The engineer will assist in developing ship modification products and provisioning documentation, and maintain technical manuals and drawings. Good verbal and technical writing skills are expected.
Job responsibilities may include some combination of, but not exclusively:
• Risk analysis
• System design and modification
• Fluid analysis
• Understanding material requirements and welding techniques
• Liaison with the test laboratories and manufacturing facilities/vendors
• Identifying and validating materials for acceptance into reactor plan applications
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.
