Mid Level Engineer Designer HYBRID (Engineer Design 2) - 17983

Date: Apr 14, 2024

Location: Hampton, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 17983 

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

This opportunity resides with Fleet Sustainment, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. For 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. From small watercraft to submarines, combatants and aircraft carriers, our systems and maintenance experts help the Navy maintain a high state of readiness. And, we deploy with the most advanced technology and capability available.

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

Who We Are

Who is HII Mission Technologies?

 

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; onsite health, vision and dental at some locations; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

 

We are seeking a talented and experienced Engineer Designer 2 to join our team at HII. The Engineer Designer 2 will be responsible for creating and developing designs for a variety of projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, engineers, and other designers to ensure that designs meet project requirements and deadlines.

 

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What You Will Do

  • Designs major components or major portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
  • Develops basic data and makes preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposal.
  • Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replace ability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specification requirements and cost.
  • Coordinates with other organizations affected by design development.
  • Makes layouts of complex assemblies and details parts of devices, mechanisms, and structures.
  • Checks completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning.
  • Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers.

What You Must Have

  • 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or 0 years experience with Masters in related field.
  • Candidate must have experience working on ships
  • Candidate must have strong Proficiency in 2D & 3D AutoCAD
  • Candidate must have experience with testing and analysis of products and systems.
  • Candidate must have excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Candidate must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Candidate must have strong problem-solving skills.
  • Candidate must have knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.
  • Candidate must have the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Candidate must have familiarity with shipboard systems, equipment, and safety protocols.
  • Candidate must have the ability to work effectively in challenging and dynamic environments.

Bonus Points For Having!

  • Openness to travel as required
  • Familiarity with IDEA CAD Standards
  • Prior experience working with NNS, NNSY, Ingalls, and PSNS Shipyards
  • Proficiency in using FEMAP software to create and analyze finite element models, perform simulations, and generate reports.
  • Knowledge and experience using Nastran software for finite element analysis, including model creation, simulation, and post-processing.
  • Experience using Autodesk Inventor software for 3D modeling, assembly design, and engineering documentation.
  • Proficiency in using SolidWorks software for 3D modeling, simulation, and design analysis, as well as creating technical drawings and documentation.

Physical Requirements

Office, industrial or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances during site surveys. Lifting and moving of materials not to exceed the guidelines set for one man lift. Must be able to perform site surveys and carry a lap top computer.

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. Our 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.

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

 

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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Technical Solutions.