Req ID: 48646
Team: E32 TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
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: $124,000.00 to $153,000.00

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.

Newport News Shipbuilding is hiring an Engineer 4 to serve in the role of lead engineer for the R&D Advanced Technology and Innovation Pipeline (ATIP) Program funded via the Naval Nuclear Laboratory. This position will be within the Technology Development group, with a focus on evaluating, developing, and managing high risk, high reward projects in this portfolio. Qualified candidates will possess a background in nuclear engineering and/or other shipbuilding experience. Exceptional leadership ability, judgment, and experience is necessary to succeed in this role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support R&D programs as a subject matter expert in the projects under the ATIP portfolio
• Integrate and coordinate efforts between multiple organizations within the Navy, NNL, HII, industry and other participating activities.
• Engage in frequent communication with NNL technical experts and program managers.
• Serve as program manager for the ATIP portfolio.
• Guide R&D planning activities within and external to the Technology Development group.
• Coordinate with program managers and project leads across HII improve efficiency and knowledge sharing.
• Expand the ATIP project portfolio as a means to increase shipyard efficiencies and capacity.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master's Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience;
Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.

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

Nice to Have

Experience or knowledge pertaining to Nuclear engineering is desired, but not a requirement.