ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 3
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, Newport News, VA, United States
Job Details
Req ID: 46734
Team: E50 PROP AND REAC ENG PLNG YRD
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
U.S. Citizenship required for this position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No
Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required: No (Clearance not required to start)
Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. NNS employs more than 25,000 people and collaborates at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.
The Role
As a Structural Engineer 3 in the Propulsion Reactor Engineering Planning Yard (PREPY; Department E50), you will analyze, research, and develop structural engineering specifications for metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials used in product design or operation. Responsibilities include dynamic structural (shock) analyses using finite element methods with FEMAP and ABAQUS, hand calculations, development of engineering calculation reports, verification of structural analyses reports, training junior engineers, preparing customer submittal letters, supporting ship alteration proposals (ShipAlts), and working independently with minimal oversight. You will interface with Construction Engineering and Trades to mitigate fabrication and installation issues related to CVN-78 Class propulsion plant structures, and collaborate closely with all PREPY engineering and design disciplines. Tools utilized include Siemen's TEAMCENTER, FEMAP, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, and MATHCAD.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program and 5 years of relevant exempt experience
Master’s Degree in engineering and 3 years of relevant professional experience
Ph.D. in engineering with 0 years of experience
Nice to Have
Planning Yard experience, specifically working knowledge of responding to in-service ships LARs
Experience leading and submitting ShipAlt proposals to NAVSEA for new construction ships
Proficiency in pre/post processing utilizing Femap/Nastran for shock analyses
BS in Civil/Structural, Mechanical, or Aerospace engineering preferred
Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan options; on‑site health centers; tele‑medicine; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; savings plan options (401K); financial education and planning tools; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; employee discounts; early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships; and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
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Req ID: 46734
Team: E50 PROP AND REAC ENG PLNG YRD
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
U.S. Citizenship required for this position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No
Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required: No (Clearance not required to start)
Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. NNS employs more than 25,000 people and collaborates at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.
The Role
As a Structural Engineer 3 in the Propulsion Reactor Engineering Planning Yard (PREPY; Department E50), you will analyze, research, and develop structural engineering specifications for metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials used in product design or operation. Responsibilities include dynamic structural (shock) analyses using finite element methods with FEMAP and ABAQUS, hand calculations, development of engineering calculation reports, verification of structural analyses reports, training junior engineers, preparing customer submittal letters, supporting ship alteration proposals (ShipAlts), and working independently with minimal oversight. You will interface with Construction Engineering and Trades to mitigate fabrication and installation issues related to CVN-78 Class propulsion plant structures, and collaborate closely with all PREPY engineering and design disciplines. Tools utilized include Siemen's TEAMCENTER, FEMAP, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, and MATHCAD.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program and 5 years of relevant exempt experience
Master’s Degree in engineering and 3 years of relevant professional experience
Ph.D. in engineering with 0 years of experience
Nice to Have
Planning Yard experience, specifically working knowledge of responding to in-service ships LARs
Experience leading and submitting ShipAlt proposals to NAVSEA for new construction ships
Proficiency in pre/post processing utilizing Femap/Nastran for shock analyses
BS in Civil/Structural, Mechanical, or Aerospace engineering preferred
Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan options; on‑site health centers; tele‑medicine; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; savings plan options (401K); financial education and planning tools; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; employee discounts; early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships; and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
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