ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 4 with Security Clearance

Qualifications
Occasional or hybrid telework available Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time Clearance Required: No
Clearance Not Required to Start Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders
Must Have Bachelor's Degree and + years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 4 years of experience
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
This position is for a senior level structural engineer in the A4W Reactor Plant Planning Yard (Department E83) supporting the maintenance, overhaul, and modernization of CVN68 Class aircraft carriers
Applicants should ideally have experience with the static and dynamic analysis of steel structures and foundations, as well as naval shock and vibration analysis requirements as they relate to foundation design
Alternatively, applicants should have experience with the shock testing and qualification of shipboard equipment and components
Specifically, applicants should have experience with the capabilities of finite element analysis (FEA) computer applications, such as Femap, Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys, or Pro/Engineer, and with 3-D modeling and drafting programs, such as Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD
Alternatively, applicants should have experience with developing and reviewing shock test procedures, overseeing the performance of shock testing, developing and reviewing of written shock qualification documentation, and overseeing the technical and project management of multiple simultaneous shock qualification efforts
Applicants should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently with only minimal oversight from management, while successfully managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and mentoring junior staff
Benefits
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
Responsibilities
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
Job description
Req ID: 40337 Team: E83 RCT PLT PLG YD ENG Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes
• Occasional or hybrid telework available Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time Clearance Required: No
• Clearance Not Required to Start 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. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, 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. Must Have Bachelor's Degree and + years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 4 years of experience. Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program. Nice to Have
• This position is for a senior level structural engineer in the A4W Reactor Plant Planning Yard (Department E83) supporting the maintenance, overhaul, and modernization of CVN68 Class aircraft carriers.
• Applicants should ideally have experience with the static and dynamic analysis of steel structures and foundations, as well as naval shock and vibration analysis requirements as they relate to foundation design. Alternatively, applicants should have experience with the shock testing and qualification of shipboard equipment and components.
• Specifically, applicants should have experience with the capabilities of finite element analysis (FEA) computer applications, such as Femap, Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys, or Pro/Engineer, and with 3-D modeling and drafting programs, such as Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with structural welding, production and review of foundation and structural drawings, and the evaluation of bolted joints and fasteners is also preferred. Alternatively, applicants should have experience with developing and reviewing shock test procedures, overseeing the performance of shock testing, developing and reviewing of written shock qualification documentation, and overseeing the technical and project management of multiple simultaneous shock qualification efforts.
• Applicants should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently with only minimal oversight from management, while successfully managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and mentoring junior staff. 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. Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ****** 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 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 1-844-84+-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding

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