Reactor Test Engineer
4 weeks ago
This is an unpaid internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership.
The intern will be assigned special projects as needed. At the end of three months, the intern will be able to further develop skills needed to provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.
The intern will be able to gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produce engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics).
Perform detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data.
Use personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.
The intern will develop a good understanding of the E84 department in Newport News Shipyard (NNS) to include:
- Solve engineering problems via Work Authorization Forms and Work Permits
- Coordinate with Tradesmen to rectify Reactor Plant deficiencies
- Test and Troubleshoot installed equipment
- Utilize the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual and Tag-out User's Manual to ensure worker safety and the standard of quality is maintained
Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern's marine engineering knowledge and experience specific to Naval Vessels and considers the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience.
SkillBridge Intern must have a Secret Clearance. SkillBridge Intern will be available during business hours of the contract supported for meetings and training.
Training Location: Newport News, VA
Contract Introduction
Week 1: In processing, Introductions/office familiarization.
Week 2: Introduction to the various E84 entities and Mission Technologies team as well as the applicable safety measures required for HII
Week 3: Intro to basic departmental operations, maintenance and documentation for reporting
Week 4: Intro to historical problems presented and solutions designed, fabricated and tested to solve the particular problem
Week 5: Introduction to procedures, setup, and operations
Week 6: Introduction to technical waterfront support
Week 7: Provide routine test direction
Week 8: Plan and execute work control process from formation to conclusion
Week 9: Familiarization with the process when a problem or discrepancy on a reactor plant system is identified and how engineering analysis is provided to the program office to adjudicate the discrepancy
Week 10: Roles and responsibilities as the liaison between E84, Trades, Naval personnel, and governmental agencies
Week 11: Support pierside maintenance repairs / emergent work orders in accordance with the procedure
Week 12: Engage with HII PM and team for performance and evaluation feedback
Minimum Qualifications
Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service. Applications accepted within final 12 months of active-duty service. Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction.
Navy Reactor Department experience - 5 years
Secret Clearance
Desired US Navy rates: MMN, EMN, ETN or conventional MM, EM, ET
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements will vary and is dependent on the Program of Instruction.
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.
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Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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