Engineer - Analysis - Remote - Newport News, VA, United States - BuildSubmarines

Description

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Team:
E70 A1B PROPULSION PLANT PLANNING YARD

Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding

Full-Time

Shift: 1st


Relocation:
No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available

Travel Requirement:
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.

Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.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.

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.

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.

Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Significant experience, managing projects, and an above average problem solving skills related to the construction and maintenance of the Ford Class Steam & Electric Plant structure.

History of resolving complex problems with limited supervision while successfully communicating with management and external customers.

High level understanding in structural dynamics and stress analysis processes with an emphasis on the Dynamic Design Analysis Method (DDAM), specifically the shock requirements governed by the CVN 78 Class ship specification and Shock Design Criteria for Surface Ships.

A strong familiar with checking TAs, in addition to training junior engineers is highly desired.
Tools utilized include Siemen's TEAMCENTER, FEAMAP, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, MATHCAD and a variety of other engineering and design software applications.
A comprehensive understanding of ship construction processes, and significant experience in the area of structural/shock analysis.

Demonstrated the ability to work in teams, and have experience providing oversight of and managing the work performed by junior engineers within a team setting.

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber.

artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; 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.

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.

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, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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