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ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3
Location:
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Date: Jul 27, 2026
Req ID: 48658
Team: E11 SUBMARINE ENGINEERING - ADVANCED PROPULSION
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: No
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: $99,000.00 to $122,000.00
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
Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
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.
The Advanced Propulsion team is looking for an up-and-coming team leader to support the development of the next generation fast attack submarine, SSN(X). This is an opportunity to get in at the beginning of a new design and have influence over what will become the Navy's premier attack submarine platform.
The candidate will provide technical support to the engineering team and act as component lead supporting the development of the main propulsion unit. The candidate will have a hand in the entire component development process including concept design, specification and requirements development, evaluating and selecting suppliers, component production, test and validation, and all technical problem resolutions. The candidate will have a strong understanding of the integration of mechanical components into systems. The candidate will work closely with the engineering manager in a project lead role to develop strategies, goals, milestones, schedules, risk management plans, cost estimations, and methodologies to implement task execution.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;
Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Nice to Have
The preferred qualifications for this position include:

• Technical understanding of turbine-powered main reduction gears (or sub-components), gear design and manufacture, and knowledge of auxiliary support systems encompassing design, manufacture, and test.
• Proficient in technical writing. Candidate will be responsible for the development and review of the team's written deliverables, and will provide feedback to other suppliers' deliverables.
• Very strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Candidate will provide occasional briefs to company leadership as well as external stakeholders.
• Systems engineering or engineering project management background: The ideal candidate will be able to facilitate a logical and systematic conversion of technical requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, 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.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
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, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.