Secondary Propulsion Plant Component Engineer 4

Req ID: 35662

Team: K38 Advanced Submarine Programs

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes

• Occasional or hybrid telework available

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start

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The Role

This position is at the request of Naval Reactors and the UK Ministry of Defense for an assignment at BAE Systems (BAES) in Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom. The initial contract period will be two years, with the possibility of annual renewals thereafter.

This embedded consultant will be based at BAES within Secondary Propulsion Engineering to support the UK's submarine program. Knowledge transfer from US propulsion plant build and test will be essential, to further develop an independent and sustainable UK capability. The primary focus of this position is to help the Secondary Propulsion Engineering team complete their transition from the design phase to build/test, and to support Dreadnought class build and test.

Design studies for a future submarine class also are within the scope of this position. Responsibilities will include the mentoring/training of Engineering personnel, skills assessment and capability planning, problem prevention, deckplate and test support, root cause analysis and troubleshooting, technical dispositions, supplier oversight, configuration control, process improvement, design verification and validation, and oversight of operational and test procedures.

Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance is required.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;

Master's Degree in a technical engineering field 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

Understanding of VIRGINIA Class propulsion plant build sequence.

• Prior team leadership or management roles.

• Continuous Improvement experience as a Black Belt or Green Belt.

• A strong background in applying lessons learned.

• Experience working with a full range of personnel, including Upper Management, Program, Operations, Planning, Quality, NDE, Welding Engineering, Supply Chain, ILS, SHE, Special Emphasis, Legal, Finance/Contracts, and specialist engineering disciplines.

• Experience with formal critiques of shipyard incidents.

• Formal training in steam plant cleanliness requirements.

• Experience providing engineering support through the build, commissioning, and in-service phases for multiple platforms.

• Prior international program support experience.

Skills:

• Ability to mentor multiple personnel at all levels and effectively transfer knowledge, in a teaming environment.

• Strong leadership skills.

• Strong oral/written communication skills and the ability to deliver messages tactfully to a range of US and UK stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently in a challenging environment.

• Ability to motivate others to seek improvements and change processes.

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. HII's 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.

Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. 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. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

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Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.