Mechanical Engineer, Directed Energy - 26207

Requisition Number: 26207

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $73,291.00 - $140,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS) , a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and 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.

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Summary

HII, Mission Technologies has several needs for Mechanical Engineers who will perform computer-aided mechanical engineering design including component design and packaging engineering, and interface design and specification, while effectively negotiating with design stakeholders. Our ideal applicant will have strong communication skills to negotiate design characteristics among engineers, suppliers, and program management. 

Compensation for this role will be determined by several factors, including years of experience and direct involvement in supporting energy initiatives. The position may require relocation and periodic onsite work. We welcome applicants from across the country, provided they are flexible and willing to relocate and attend onsite engagements as needed.

What You Will Do

• Translate design requirements into highly engineered components.
• Track and drive tasks through to completion.
• Communicate status with clarity and brevity to internal and external customers. =
• Identify, articulate, and manage risks.
• Manage internal and external relationships.
• Create and maintain various reports.

What We Are Looking For (minimum Requirements)

• 1-3 years relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic.
• Ability to think critically and problem solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to translate requirements into tasks and completed designs.
• Ability to perform fundamental analysis working from first principals.
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD tools. 2D and 3D.
• Experience in creating DFMEA.
• Experience managing tasks within budgets.
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Experience with fabrication and methods of manufacture.
• Clearance: Active secret security clearance

Bonus points for

• Experience with FEA and CFD analysis.
• Experience with MATLAB and/or ANSYS .
• Experience executing PM activities that may include cost, schedule, engagement, etc.
• Experience engineering hardware for Department of Defense.
• Ability to communicate effectively with government stakeholders, company leadership, and technical subject matter experts in a wide range of disciplines.
• Experience with SolidWorks Product Data Management.
• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering.

Physical Requirements

• May require working in an office, industrial, 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.

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 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.

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 [email protected] 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.