ENGINEER MECHANICAL 4 Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Mar 5, 2025 Req ID: 41177 Team: E35 SUBMARINE ENGINEERING - ADVANCED CAPABILITIES 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 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** The SSNX program is seeking an Engineer 4 to join the Ao (Operational Availability) team. Ao is one of the four tenants of the SSNX program that seeks to ensure the fleet experiences less down time and shorter maintenance availabilities through improved reliability of components, improved maintainability, and improved sustainability. This is an opportunity to get involved at the beginning of a new submarine design and have influence over what will become the Navy's premier attack submarine platform. This position is for the Platform Ao Task Lead will be responsible for working collaboratively with other key stakeholders throughout the SSN(X) conceptual and design phases of the program to incorporate the Ao design principles: • Engage with shipyards, customers and other stakeholders to collect feedback for design incorporation. • Lead research and development studies to influence the future of US Navy submarines. • Need to be flexible with work assignments and may perform duties outside of traditional discipline work scope. • Be responsible for leading and mentoring other engineer in various studies. • Lead these cross-functional teams through Ao design evaluations and/or supplier studies, and collaborate with designers and engineers to: - Work with multi-discipline teams on incorporation of Ao design principles - Solve complex spatial integration issues while meeting system and overall ship requirements - Challenge design decisions to deviate from standard practice to realize lifecycle cost improvements 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. **Must Have** Bachelor's Degree and 9 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** 1. Extensive knowledge of US Navy submarine systems, requirements, system integration, arrangement best practices, and submarine unique considerations is preferred. 2. Knowledge and experience with multiple submarine platforms and other navy platforms for contrast is preferred. 3. Experience in increasing equipment/component lifecycle and reliability 4. Corrective and preventative maintenance experience 5. Project management experience and/or PMP certification 6. Strong written and verbal communication skills 7. Ability to work independently and lead teams 8. NAVY 3-M OARS experience • Be able to effectively communicate with both internal leadership and external customer(s). • Be prepared to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. • The position will requires individuals who are able to adapt and adjust to support annual objectives. **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. ​