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Huntington Ingalls Industries SSNA - MECHANICAL ENGINEER 4 in Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom
SSNA - MECHANICAL ENGINEER 4
Location:
Barrows-In-Furness, N/A, United Kingdom
Date: Jun 28, 2024
Req ID: 37901
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
Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
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. This position is located in Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom . The initial contract period will be two years, with the possibility of annual renewals thereafter.
This position will support development of the SSN(A) design from a build perspective as the program progresses through Stage 0 and into detailed design (Stage 1, 2, and 3). This activity is intended to support further development and sustainment of UK arrangement and design capability to meet the needs of the SSN(A) program. The principal objective is to reduce the current Build Schedule through opportunities and adoption of information from the US and increase platform availability through-life versus previous class.
An embedded Operations Consultant will support the SSNA Operations MAIT and MAT Ops Lead organization in the development of the SSNA design program. This embed will support the team through Stage 1 (Functional Design/Primitive modelling), Stage 2 (Arrangements/Detailed modelling) and the start of Stage 3 (Outputs) supporting integration of the spatial plan with the requirements for outputs into build.
The Operations MAIT Consultant is primarily intended to support the SSNA Operations MAT/MAIT organization, however, the position will interface with a range of key personnel across the program. This embedment role will support the development of the MAT/MAIT organization and the policies and processes that underpin it in delivery of the SSNA program goals.
The embedment will also support further detailed scoping of US/UK engagements via consultation and reach back VTCs and workshops identified within the SSNA US/UK plan.
Position key focus will be leveraging the US Design, Build, Sustain philosophy to drive benefits in the following areas in support of SSNA program goals:
• Design for increased Platform Availability - drive to increase platform availability to the navy for tasking throughout its lifetime
• Design for Build, Test & Commissioning (Delivery) - drive build schedule acceleration versus Astute and Dreadnought and increase delivery drumbeat
• Design for Cost Reduction (Affordability) - drive UPC reduction relative to Astute
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master’s Degree 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.
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?
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 e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.