Mechanical Engineer

Requisition Number: 17585
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Cyber & Electronic Warfare, a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace. Our deep expertise in network architecture, software and hardware development, cybersecurity and the electromagnetic environment uniquely enables us to support sensitive missions for federal agency partners.
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.
Summary
HII is recognized as one of America's top large company employers and is driven by strong values and ethics that put people's safety and well-being first.
HII employees continuously rise to the challenge of setting the highest standard of professional and ethical conduct and perform in concert with our company slogan "Hard Stuff Done Right".
We need a Mechanical Engineer who will work with senior-level personnel and program managers in the planning, oversight, and execution of complex and advanced projects related to system and technical product development. Typically supports multiple project activities and may support multiple programs within the organization. Provides technical guidance and mentoring to lower-level engineers and technical staff.
Job Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise in support of design, development, integration, and analysis of mechanical components, products, and processes. Identify problems and/or deficiencies that shall require configuration or procedural changes and evaluate performance improvements to ensure functional systems meet operational and sustainment requirements.
• Develop and conduct/oversee qualification testing requirements in accordance with appropriate military and commercial standards.
• Apply advanced technical concepts, techniques, and procedures to support multiple project teams in the development and qualification of technical products. Performs complex engineering work in design, evaluation, planning, testing, and operation in support of program-level system and product development, engineering analysis, and research.
• Carries out complex assignments requiring the development of new research concepts or improvement of current techniques and procedures.
• Exercise independent judgment in conducting complex analyses and development efforts, and provides technical direction to other staff.
• Educate and advise junior technical staff members in the technical aspects of their efforts.
• Prepare and review input to major technical reports, status reports, letters, technical memoranda, contract reports, bid proposals, whitepapers, and formal briefings.
• Prepare unsolicited proposals to secure new projects or the expansion of ongoing project activities that involve support of other staff members.
• Develop relevant briefings and specific project proposals and work through appropriate channels to schedule presentation of these briefings and proposals to prospective customers.
• Comply with applicable ISO9001 and AS9100 Quality procedures in the performance of duties.
• Establish and monitor standards for internal quality programs.
• Provide recommendations for improvements to existing quality systems or applicable company procedures and guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's in engineering from an ABET-accredited university or 3 years relevant experience with Master's in related field.
• Demonstrated command of engineering principles, methods, and techniques in more than one area of expertise.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AutoCad and Solidworks at a high level of proficiency.
• Knowledge of Ansys and/or other Finite Element Analysis tools is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant tools and equipment used to make accurate and relevant measurements such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, pin gauges and other equipment.
• Effective customer and organizational level communication, presentation. and interpersonal skills.
• Clearance: May require the ability to obtain a secret level government security clearance.

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.

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.