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ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 5
Location:
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Date: Sep 9, 2026
Req ID: 46457
Team: E82 REACTOR SVCS
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available
Travel Requirements: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start
Salary Range: $150,000.00 to $185,000.00
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
Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis. Tools utilized may include CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer and a variety of software applications.
This position will be the Design Engineering lead for a wide array of structural, mechanical, fluids and ventilation and electrical systems with a focus in structural/mechanical systems and Lifting and Handling. This organization includes a team of 60 engineers, designers and material planners that support new construction and refueling/defueling for all nuclear fuel programs at NNS. This organization covers designs for all equipment inside the reactor compartment and all handling assemblies for items in and around the reactor for A1B, A4W and VCS.

• Chosen candidate is expected to be self-motivated and require no oversight to identify areas of weakness and drive improvement:
• Lead emergent deck plate issues
• Existing knowledge of all program reactor compartments and core designs to support this need is not required, but the desire/drive to reach this point is
• Active engagement with Project Engineer 5s on topics of risk, material, and knowledge management
• Support System design and early planning for new programs (A1B Refueling)

Must Have
Bachelor?s Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience; Master?s Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 9 years of experience.
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Required Skills :
Possess the ability to lead cross-functional teams
FEA experience - Proficient with FEA design, risks, ability to check analysis and drive improvement as required

• Programs utilized include Siemens FEMAP, Siemens FLOEFD and RISA 3D

Proficient with GD&T and Drawing standards, ability to read and interpret drawings
Lifting and Handling Experience
Chosen candidate will review current skills and knowledge with M3 upon start and establish progression plan activities to cover any gaps
Nice to Have
Experience with advanced FEA - Non-linear analysis, shock design, etc.
Experience with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD
Proficient with A-139/7000 manual
Experience with Government Furnished Equipment (RES-66 Design)
Crane Design experience
Knowledge of Concrete and various types foundation design
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 [email protected] 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.