NUCLEAR LIAISON 3 (ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3) Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Aug 11, 2026 Req ID: 46716 Team: E86 NUC PRP-CNS&PRC ENG Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirements: Yes, up to 10% of the time Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start ​Salary Range: $99,000.00 to $122,000.00 The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range **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. 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, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines. Evaluates and resolves engineering related production problems related to manufacturing, design, quality and material engineering. Analyzes engineering specifications and drawings; confers with quality, material, manufacturing and subcontractors to provide and obtain technical information; investigates reports of defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment or systems; and reviews production schedules and orders. Examines, measures, inspects or tests defective parts for conformance. Evaluates findings to formulate corrective actions. This position supports department E86 Nuclear Propulsion - Construction and Process Engineering. The department has opportunities in new construction for aircraft carriers, Virginia Class Submarines, Columbia Class submarines, and process engineering. This position is for the Nuclear Liaison Engineer who provides hands-on waterfront support, manufacturing engineering support and oversight for the construction and final assembly of the Reactor Plant and supporting systems. A successful candidate will possess analytical/problem solving skills to resolve technical issues which arise during construction. The individual shall have the communication/relational skills to interface and discuss technical issues with technical and non-technical personnel. In addition, the individual will be willing to provide hands-on support on the deck plate. Typical duties in this role include assisting senior engineers with the following: 1. Provide on-site support for construction/fabrication issues that arise during submarine construction. 2. Mentor and train level 1 and 2 engineers as well as lead teams of personnel with varying backgrounds and experience levels. 3. Problem solving of shop fabrication / deck plate installation problems. 4. Maintain and approve work instructions such as procedures and troubleshooting paperwork. 5. Review, interpret and maintain construction drawings for Reactor Plant systems and components (fabrication, assembly, and installation). 6. Collaborating with peer engineers, construction management and craftsmen on a daily basis. **Must Have** 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. **Nice to Have** + Experience with Microsoft Office Programs + Effective written and verbal communication skills + Problem solving, critical thinking, and technical writing + Ship check and familiarization with NNS construction processes **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 bus