Welding/Mechanical Engineer 2 (Engineer Mechanical 2) - 19568

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Date: Nov 11, 2024

Location: Newport News, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 19568 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain 

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

This opportunity resides with Nuclear & Environmental Services, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Nuclear & Environmental Services supports the national security mission of the Department of Energy (DOE) through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. We meet our clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges, and are postured to serve the growing commercial nuclear power plant decommissioning market.

 

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.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

 

Description


Maritime Operations within Mission Technologies - Nuclear & Environmental Services, is looking for a Welding/Mechanical Engineer 2 to join the team in Newport News, VA. 

Mechanical Engineers in the Maritime Operations group play a crucial role in supporting various functional areas at Newport News Shipyard. This position will involve engineering and technical support related to the construction, testing and operations of propulsion and reactor plant components. 

What You Will Do


This position will be embedded into a direct support role in the Newport News Shipbuilding Weld Engineering group. This group is responsible for providing technical support for all welding operations, divided into four focused groups. Specific duties may vary, but can include:

  • Field work to investigate, resolve, and improve welding issues.

  • Qualifying and writing welding procedures.

  • Process evaluation.

  • Metallurgical testing.

  • Research and Development.

  • Technical reporting.

  • Audits and surveillance.

  • Reviewing and approving supplier welding procedures.

  • Audit and assessment of suppliers.

  • Act as the welding subject matter expert (SME) for production trades and engineering.

What You Must Have

 

  • Candidate is required to have either:
    • Two (2) years at level experience with a Bachelors in Engineering or related field; 
    • Or zero (0) years at level experience with a Masters in Engineering.
  • Candidate must have successfully completed an undergraduate Engineering degree or related field from an ABET accredited program.
  • Candidate must have welding/manufacturing experience.
  • Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.

Bonus Points For ...

 

  • Bachelors in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, Materials Joining, Metallurgical Engineering, or Material Science Engineering is preferred. 
  • Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods including visual inspection (VT), magnetic particle inspection (MT), dye-penetrant inspections (PT), eddy current inspections (ET), ultrasonic inspections (UT), and/or radiographic inspections is preferred. 
  • US Navy nuclear propulsion plant experience is preferred. 

Physical Requirements


May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

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; 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.

 

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 Mission Technologies.