Req ID: 37395
Team: E70 A1B PROPULSION PLANT PLANNING YARD
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available
Travel Requirement: No
Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance 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.
This position is for an experienced upper level structural engineer in the A1B Propulsion Plant Planning Yard (PPPY; Department E70) supporting the construction, maintenance, overhaul, and modernization of CVN78 Class aircraft carriers. Major duties will involve performing complex dynamic structural (shock) analyses utilizing finite element analysis (FEA) methods with the pre-/post-processor FEMAP and ABAQUS/Nastran computer applications, perform hand calculations using textbook methods, develop engineering calculation reports, check structural analyses reports, train junior level engineers on the use of all engineering software, teach correct modeling techniques for shock analysis, develop and review customer submittal letters, support the development and/or resolution of ship alterations (ShipAlts) proces, Nuclear Liaison Inquiry (NLIs), evaluate/analyze lifting and handling plan for Steam & Electric Plant equipment removal/installation, and be able to work independently. Interface with Construction Engineering and Trade's to mitigate fabrication and installation issues associated with CVN 78 Class propulsion plant structures and be able to develop close working relationships with all PPPY engineering and design disciplines as well as all upstream and downstream customers. Work with Design utilizing Team Center workflow process to communicate engineering resolution, approve changes to the product model and drawing reviews.
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
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