Req ID: 48303
Team: E11 SUBMARINE ENGINEERING - ADVANCED PROPULSION
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 Requirements: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start

Salary Range: $142,000.00 to $178,000.00

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 Advanced Propulsion team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated leader to oversee the development and optimization of propulsion plant fluid systems and components for future submarines, including future VIRGINIA Class, SSN(X), and SSN(A). This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and enhancement of systems, improving performance, cost, and maintainability, for what will become the Navy's premier attack submarine platform.

As an engineering manager, you will be responsible for technical oversight, work management, and leadership of an experienced and developing group of engineers. This position is a perfect blend of new design work and leadership development, providing you with an opportunity to grow both professionally and personally. The successful candidate will have a well-established relationship with Electric Boat, Naval Nuclear Laboratory, and Naval Reactors or the ability to build one, as collaboration on design products is vital to the role's success.

Join us in shaping the future of fast attack submarines and making a significant contribution to the Navy's capabilities. If you are a highly skilled and motivated leader with a passion for engineering excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design; Master's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience.

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

Nice to Have

The most successful candidate will have the following:

• Specific knowledge of the design of VCS, SEAWOLF, and SSN 688 Class submarines and an understanding of how technical requirements vary between the different classes. Additional knowledge of CVN 68 and CVN 78 Class design is a plus.
• Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program operational and maintenance experience for either submarines or aircraft carriers.
• Experience with or an understanding of the interdisciplinary interactions and program management necessary to successfully lead a new design program.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to support the development and presentation of technical reports and briefs to internal and external stakeholder leadership.