Req ID : 43577
Team : E33 CTNG TCH&MTLS 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 : No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement : Yes 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required : No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were 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 designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and / or application in structures systems and subsystems. Applies principles of chemistry physics and material behavior to develop metallic non-metallic and composite material and processing specifications fabrication and assembly processes. Develops analyzes and applies material properties and design allowables processing processes and quality engineering specifications. Material analyses may include failure analysis of components systems and subsystems life predictions and definition and requirement specifications. May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures.
This position is intended for the VCS Hull Treatment group in Department E33. The incumbent will lead junior engineers with engineering services and troubleshooting for Hull Treatment manufacture and installations at NNS and off-site. This position regularly communicates with Internal and External customers (Electric Boat Navy and Suppliers) via email phone and in person meetings. The incumbent will be able to navigate a production environment and occasionally support off-shift and / or weekend duties travel for short periods within the US. The incumbent will submit to obtain and maintain a DOD secret security clearance.
Must Have
Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelors Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Nice to Have
Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs 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 Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll 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 - its 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 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.
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Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Laboratory Experience,Root cause Analysis,Spectroscopy,Fabrication,Mechanical Engineering,Process Engineering,Research & Development,Plastics Injection Molding,Non-Destructive Testing,Product Development,Manufacturing,Microscopy
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Material Engineer • Newport News, Virginia, USA