Mechanical Engineer 3 (VA Beach) - 25862

Join HII's Unmanned Systems Mechanical Engineering Group

HII Unmanned Systems is seeking an experienced professional to come join our mechanical engineering group! We are looking for an individual to contribute to the development of advanced capabilities for integration into our autonomous systems for our Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). System and subsystem design space includes common platform engineering areas, including energy subsystems, navigation subsystems, propulsion subsystems, sensor subsystems, and control subsystems, as well as launch and recovery systems. As a mechanical engineer you will be responsible for the participation in product life cycle analysis and the development and management of technical data packages on new and existing designs. Working in a cross functional design team, the candidate will be responsible for bringing designs through first article release, test, integration, delivery to manufacturing, and manufacturing support and improvements.

Responsibilities include:

• Support both new development and manufacturing efforts in mechanical design and implementations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in material selection for underwater applications with structural analysis, electronic packing, and CAD modeling (SolidWorks).
• Research, develop, plan designs mechanical and electromechanical products for underwater applications.
• Coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.
• Contribute to the Configuration Management process.
• Ensure seamless transition from engineering design to manufacturing.
• Build prototypes and tests fixtures for new design or to update existing designs and products.
• Communicate and support the efforts for each department with mechanical designs and implementations.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will be doing!! Researches, plans, designs, verifies, validates and develops mechanical and/or electromechanical products and systems, such as metals, instruments, controls, plastics, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, resonance, hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Recommends various technology options or approaches for system, processes, facility or program improvements in terms of safety, performance, efficiency or costs. May be responsible for the transfer from R and D to manufacturing.

What we are looking for.. + 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field. + Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance + Knowledge of Enterprise PDM (EPDM) in support of 3D modeling tools (Solidworks) . + Manufacturing experience with marine products. + Failure Analysis experience. Bonus Points for.... + FEA Experience + Engineering experience with marine products + The ideal candidate is an individual that can work in a fast paced environment; with a high attention to detail, excellent problem solving skills, ability to multi-task and enthusiastic attitude. + Defense experience + Experience with ASME standards

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. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.