Mechanical Engineer - Directed Energy
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onMedical Arts Building, 603, Main Street West, Knoxville Central Business District, South Waterfront, Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Knox County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, 37902, United States
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within 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. We work within the nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats.
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 and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber.
As a Mechanical Engineer within Warfare Systems, you will perform computer-aided mechanical engineering design, including component design, packaging engineering, and interface specification. You will effectively negotiate design characteristics among engineers, suppliers, and program management while managing risks associated with mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical systems.
In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement innovative mechanical solutions that contribute to overall product architecture. You will translate requirements into tasks and completed designs, performing fundamental analysis from first principles. Success in this position requires strong communication skills to navigate complex stakeholder environments and the ability to think critically in a fast-paced setting.
The position may require periodic onsite work and relocation. We welcome applicants from across the country who are flexible and willing to attend onsite engagements as needed. This is an opportunity to build a new future with a values-driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, you can view a short video on our website. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
HII is recognized as one of America's top large company employers. We are a supportive and welcoming environment offering 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. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact buildyourcareer@hii-co.com or call 1-844-849-8463 (Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies).
Work model: On-site
Medical Arts Building, 603, Main Street West, Knoxville Central Business District, South Waterfront, Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Knox County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, 37902, United States
Knoxville, Tennessee
Experience engineering hardware for Department of Defense. Experience with SolidWorks Product Data Management. Experience with FEA and CFD analysis. Master's degree in mechanical engineering.
Skills: Solidworks, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Fea, CFD.
Education: Bachelor's in related field required with 9 years experience; Master's in related field preferred with 7 years experience; PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field preferred with 4 years experience.
