Waterfront Liaison Engineer, Mechanical 4

HII

Mechanical Engineer designing and developing systems for naval ships at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding. Involves collaborating with various trades and resolving engineering challenges on the production floor.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $124,000 - $153,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the research, design, and development of mechanical and electromechanical systems, with a strong focus on project management, risk analysis, and engineering report resolution. Proficient in providing support to manufacturing trades and engaging in production environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Product DevelopmentProject ManagementEngineering Report ResolutionManufacturing ExperienceVCS Construction Experience

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringElectromechanical SystemsThermal Hydraulic SystemsHeat Transfer SystemsControls DevelopmentRoboticsEngine DesignBuild Process AnalysisRisk AnalysisTesting and Validation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

VCS ConstructionManufacturing TradesEngineering ReportsProduction EnvironmentsPPE Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Responsible for providing deckplate support to manufacturing Trades supporting VCS construction.
Includes, but is not limited to, resolving Engineering Reports, build process analysis, project management, risk analysis, and interfacing with SOS, EB, and various other divisions within the company.
Will also include regular visits to production and shipboard environments requiring PPE and physical activity (walking, ladders, stairs, etc.)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
9 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 4 years of experience
VCS construction experience (Nice to Have)
Experience working/resolving Engineering Reports (Nice to Have)
Manufacturing experience (Nice to Have)

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