Requisition Number: 21517

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $108,729.00 - $128,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Senior

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Global Security comprises live, virtual, constructive training and range systems, services and operations; fleet maintenance, repair, operations and sustainment; nuclear; and international. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Meet 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. 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, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Summary

Join our Elevator Support Unit (ESU) team! We are currently looking for a Project Engineer. This role will require developing relationships with government personnel, Material vendors and Contractors that involves close communication via phone conversation, face-to-face meetings and written communication. Official communications will be via CFR (Condition Found Reports) or government eLAR (electronic Liaison Action Requests). Most communications will be to resolve repair and modernization engineering issues with ongoing or upcoming projects involving weapons elevators, aircraft elevators and vertical package conveyors. Many systems use programmable logic controllers, standard relay controllers and hydraulic, mechanical and electric motor/pump systems for movement of doors, hatches and platforms.

A successful candidate will have the engineering and practical experience necessary to contribute to project activities such as technical manual knowledge, ability to understand system diagrams, component selection, reading schematics, and troubleshooting hydraulic and electrical systems. They will display technical credibility during interactions with both the internal team and external customers and be capable of deriving solutions from set guidance or technical direction from Government officials. The candidate shall also possess a shared sense of responsibility and commitment and ethics for finishing production requirements with teammates. This is a full-time position, located in San Diego, CA.

*This position does not provide relocation assistance.

What You Will Do

• Review modernization drawings and As-built drawings to identify production problems, provide material support, prefabrication preparation and resolve issues through CFR and/or eLAR with the appropriate government official to obtain direction.

• Observe technical operational problems, on board ship, of the elevator systems, understanding the issue that needs resolution and be able to competently communicate the issue and provide confident suggested resolution using CFR and/or eLAR.

• Troubleshoot and resolve problems using the assistance and working with ESU mechanics and electricians. Using these opportunities to teach and mentor the Team and Ships personnel in troubleshooting method.

• Research Technical manuals, drawings and manufactures documentation to resolve material and operational issues.

• Track and organize certain materials used repeatedly in the elevator systems.

• Support Standard Operating Tests conducted by SWRMC and testing to support general repairs and modernization projects. In some cases, this may require developing the test and test forms to document results.

• Provide Technical Engineering input for ESU contract proposals developed by the Management Team to support ESU in its mission.

• Be a leader in ESU ethics and business conduct culture, ESU has strong ethical values and this position positively influences the Team in the company culture.

• Support and help with Quality Control requirements and documentation during the development of work packages.

What You Must Have

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

• Must have the ability to work within a multi-discipline team environment.

• Must have the ability to analyze complex functions, procedures, and problems to find creative, logical, and effective solutions.

• Must have experience with the following:

• Hydraulic systems.

• Motor driven control systems.

• Motor driven mechanical systems.

• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

• Ability to read and understand Technical Manuals for complex systems.

• General Knowledge of Navy and Government communication systems.

• Hands on knowledge of US Navy ships.

• Use of standard electrical test equipment including, but not limited to multi-meters, Tachometers, thermometer, ammeters etc.

• Familiarity with quality requirements of technical work packages.

• Ability to track through design and production processes.

Preferred: Bonus Points For

• A current, active DoD Secret security clearance or higher.

• Experience with the following design elements:

• Worked with ACE (aircraft elevator) design systems.

• Worked with Weapons Elevator design systems.

• Worked with Vertical Package Conveyors design systems.

• Worked with Rockwell DeviceNet, ControlNet or EtherNet IP systems.

• Worked with motor controllers and associated systems.

• Expert troubleshooting motor controllers and/or hydraulic control systems.

• Design process oriented and milestone driven.

• Ability and desire to mentor/lead technicians and sailors.

• Experience interfacing directly with government/customers for requirements, development and progress reporting.

• Experience contributing to technical proposal writing, cost estimating and technical risk assessments.

Physical Requirements

Office, industrial or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving of materials not to exceed the guidelines set for one man lift.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

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. Our 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.

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.

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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.