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Huntington Ingalls Industries SSNA - ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 4 in Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom
SSNA - ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 4
Location:
Barrows-In-Furness, N/A, United Kingdom
Date: Jun 28, 2024
Req ID: 37899
Team: K38 Advanced Submarine Programs
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available
Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start
Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. This position is located in in Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom
This position is at the request of Naval Reactors and the UK Ministry of Defense for an assignment at BAE Systems (BAES) in Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom . The initial contract period will be two years, with the possibility of annual renewals thereafter.
This embedment position is to provide support to the engineers designing, developing and qualifying SSNA Main DC and Battery DC systems and components. This embed will facilitate effective integration of US DC electric plant technology through understanding and implementation of US electric plant system design and program principles into the SSNA electric plant design, build, and test/commissioning effort. This will be accomplished through integration into BAE, CTF, and other work sites, aiding in the development of the following:
Electric Plant Design Deliverables
Build and Test Procedures
Supporting integration of US provided electrical components
Defect resolution of US components
Reviewing Test Sheets
Reviewing Test Procedures and data
Selected candidate will provide knowledge of design, installation, testing, and troubleshooting of US electrical systems and components through either direct knowledge or through utilization of the reach back process to US-based Subject Matter Experts and ensure correct interpretation, assimilation, and characterization of US electric plant design philosophy into the maturing SSNA electric plant design.
Selected candidate will provide unique knowledge of the following VIRGINIA DC Electric Plant System to inform the SSNA design:
Fundamentals and details of the VIRGINIA electric plant design
Details regarding the analysis, test, and commissioning of the VIRGINIA electric plant
Specifics about operation of the VIRGINIA electric plant
VIRGINIA electric plant safety case, casualties, and casualty operation
Fault protection and incorporation
Must Have
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.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: 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, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
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 or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.