Structural Engineer

HII

Structural Engineer 3 at HII's Newport News Shipbuilding supporting CVN78 Class aircraft carriers. Analyzing structures, performing dynamic structural analyses, and collaborating with engineering teams.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,000 - $122,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural engineering with a focus on dynamic structural analyses, finite element analysis (FEA), and the application of engineering principles to support the construction and maintenance of naval vessels. Proficient in training junior engineers and developing engineering reports and proposals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)Dynamic Structural AnalysisFEMAP/Nastran ProficiencyBachelor's Degree in EngineeringPlanning Yard Experience

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Hard Skills

Structural EngineeringDamage Tolerance AnalysisDurability AnalysisThermal AnalysisStress Fatigue AnalysisMechanical DesignHydraulic DesignElectrical DesignEngineering Calculation ReportsShock Analysis

Soft Skills

Independent WorkTraining and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

FEMAPABAQUSNAVSEAShipAlts

Certifications & Qualifications

ABET Accredited Engineering Degree

Industry Keywords

Structural MaterialsCVN78 Class Aircraft CarriersNewport News ShipbuildingIn-Service ShipsLARs

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.
Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis.
This position is for a Structural Engineer 3 in the Propulsion Reactor Engineering Planning Yard (PREPY; Department E50) supporting the construction, maintenance, overhaul, and modernization of CVN78 Class aircraft carriers.
The Engineer candidate will perform dynamic structural (shock) analyses utilizing finite element analysis (FEA) methods with the pre-/post-processor FEMAP and ABAQUS computer applications, perform hand calculations using textbook methods, and develop engineering calculation reports, check structural analyses reports, train junior level engineers in the use of all engineering software, develop customer submittal letters, support the development of ship alterations (ShipAlts), and be able to work independently with minimal supervisor oversight.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Planning Yard Experience specifically working knowledge of responding to in-service ships LARs, Leading and submitting to NAVSEA; ShipAlt proposals for new construction ships
Proficient in PRE/Post processing utilizing Femap/Nastran to perform shock analyses

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