Mechanical Engineer II
eastpennmanufacturing
Mechanical Engineer II
About this role
Overview
This is an Engineering position located in Newport News, Virginia in the Engineering Liaison Office in the Mechanical Engineering group.
In this position, the candidate will be required to provide technical resolutions for a variety of complex construction issues for VIRGINIA Class Submarines at the Newport News Shipyard (NNS). The job will require shipboard investigation on submarines and modules under various stages of construction and navigating an industrial environment.
The candidate will be responsible for adjudicating construction and vendor issues for a wide variety of mechanical deviations. Most work will be centered on troubleshooting manufacturing problems during construction, correcting design deficiencies, and evaluating material discrepancies. The position requires the adjudication of piping and structural issues as needed. The candidate must develop timely engineering resolutions in consideration of an aggressive construction schedule and manage multiple tasks concurrently. The candidate will infrequently be required to develop calculations to support construction resolutions; however, this position is not analysis or CAD-focused.
All mechanical submarine systems are handled including, but not limited to: bearings, flasks/pressure vessels, gears/splines, hatches/doors, hydraulics, linkages/remote operators, pumps, sail masts, shafts, steering/diving, threaded connections, towed arrays, trunks, and valves.
The chosen engineer will interface with NNS Trades, Construction Foremen, Program Office, Management, and Supervisor of Shipbuilding. Interacting and collaborating with design counterparts, working with EB Engineering, Materials, Planning, Welding, shock, and analysis departments will also be required.
Time flexibility is required as the workload can require occasional extended hours and weekends.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering
- 2-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
- The position is required to be on site at Newport News Shipbuilding
Preferred:
- Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
- 3-5 years of experience in design, construction, deck-plate, or manufacturing
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
- Effective troubleshooting abilities
- Proficiency in technical writing
- Ability to adapt to tasks that are outside of one’s comfort and knowledge base
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, TwistingEnvironmental Attributes
Cold, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, OutsideFrequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Mechanical Engineer II position at gdeb located?
This Mechanical Engineer II role at gdeb is based in Newport News, VA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Mechanical Engineer II role at gdeb full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Mechanical Engineer II role at gdeb.
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When was the Mechanical Engineer II job at gdeb posted?
This Mechanical Engineer II position at gdeb was posted on Sep 30, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Mechanical Engineer II
gdeb
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