Structural Engineer 4

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Structural Engineer analyzing and developing engineering specifications for naval ship products. Collaborating on structural analysis and mentoring junior engineers at Newport News Shipbuilding.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $124,000 - $153,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural engineering analysis and design, particularly in finite element analysis (FEA) and dynamic structural methods. Proven ability to lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and effectively communicate technical information.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)Structural DynamicsProject ManagementTechnical WritingFluid-Structure Interaction

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Hard Skills

Structural EngineeringDynamic Structural AnalysisNonlinear Material ResponseShock Qualification MethodsMechanical ResponseVibrations AnalysisHand CalculationsEngineering Calculation ReportsDesign AllowablesDurability Analysis

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringProfessional Communication

Tools & Technologies

FEMAPNASTRANAbaqusHypermeshFORTRANMatlabPythonHigh Performance Computing Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringABET Accreditation

Industry Keywords

NAVSEANaval Warfare CentersSurface Ship DesignSubmarine DesignStructural Response Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs
Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling
Perform dynamic structural (shock) analyses utilizing finite element analysis (FEA) methods with the pre-/post-processor (FEMAP and NASTRAN, Abaqus, Hypermesh, Government codes) computer applications
Perform hand calculations using textbook methods
Develop engineering calculation reports, check structural analyses reports
Responsible for leading dynamic and transient analysis methods, underwater explosion analysis and related projects
Responsible for training and mentoring junior engineers in these areas
Relied on as a project lead to plan, execute, and ensure objectives are met for projects of various scope

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Background in fluid-structure interaction
Extensive knowledge of structural response and design requirements for surface ship or submarines
Extensive knowledge and experience with Finite Element Analysis software (Femap, Hypermesh, and/or Abaqus) and related first-principles methods
Experience in nonlinear material response, structural dynamics, mechanical response, and vibrations
Detailed experience and knowledge in shock qualification methods and requirements, including testing and extensions
Ability to execute new programs and old, i.e. FORTRAN, Matlab, python, etc.
Ability to lead a team of junior engineers toward group and project goals
Skilled at project management with an ability to plan and execute tasks to meet program objectives
Experience working with NAVSEA and naval warfare centers (NUWC, NSWC-CD, NSWC-PD, NSWC-IHD)
Ability to communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner
Skilled at technical writing and reporting and oral communication
Experience with high performance computing systems and nonlinear advanced analysis methods.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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