Design, analyze, and develop mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal systems for submarine/carrier applications.
Support ship certification and delivery by evaluating open work and ensuring compliance with Navy and SUBSAFE standards.
Prepare and review technical documentation including design proposals, calculations, analyses, procedures, and deviation requests.
Collaborate with NAVSEA, Electric Boat, vendors, and shipyard personnel to address design and construction challenges.
Apply engineering principles to develop technically sound solutions for complex shipboard problems.
Participate in on-site issue resolution in a shipyard environment; some travel may be required.

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.
Experience or coursework in one or more of the following: o mechanical components and fabrication o Valves and pumps o Assembly, and final outfitting o Heat exchangers o Seals and hydraulic actuators o Assembly, and final outfitting
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools.
Experience with StarCCM+, OpenFoam, or Python
Understanding of mechanical engineering and design principles and how they apply to shipbuilding
Knowledge of submarine/carriers machinery and how it interfaces with structural, electrical and hydraulic systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven technical writing ability.
Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
DOD Security Clearance is preferred, but not required to start.

Mechanical Engineer 2

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