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MICHAEL A. MIRABILE

Hampton,United States

Summary

Dynamic Mechanical Engineer with over six years of experience specializing in fluid systems and components for A4W naval reactor plants. Demonstrated leadership in supporting waterfront carrier availabilities, developing comprehensive technical submittals for NAVSEA, and facilitating cross-function coordination between fleet customers and maintenance activities. Proven track record as a previous Acting Engineering Manager 2, showcasing strong expertise in systems engineering, reactor plant support, and ship alteration management. Committed to driving efficiency and innovation within engineering project and products to support the fleet.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineer Mechanical III, RPPY Fluid Systems

Newport News Shipbuilding
08.2025 - Current
  • Deliverer technical engineering solutions for reactor plant systems to NAVSEA and naval shipyards by resolving LARs and developing technical recommendation submittals.
  • Directing project activities as backup lead for title K ShipAlt, focusing on valve replacement to optimize system performance.
  • Cultivated a collaborative environment to enhance skill development and knowledge sharing among junior engineers.
  • Assisted in managing engineering group for over one month as acting engineering manager 2. Support team operations by stepping in as acting manager 2 during manager 2's leave.

Engineer Mechanical II, RPPY Fluid Systems

Newport News Shipbuilding
06.2022 - 08.2025
  • Recommended and obtained approval for replacement tachometer to retire obsolescence problems.
  • Backup to project lead supporting pump replacement ShipAlt development. Collaborated with NNL to conduct pump operational testing.
  • Lead and backup to various reactor plant systems. Moved fluid systems sections to support RPPY robotics efforts for developing an ROV with GE for unmanned tank inspections. Exposure to additional fluid systems and varied management techniques as a result of the fluid system section and supervisor changes.
  • Lead and support for technical systems to NAVSEA to recommend approval for deviations to requirements.

RPPY On-Site Representative FY25 SRA

Newport News Shipbuilding
Yokosuka, Japan
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • RPPY Rep for CVN73 FY25 Selected Restricted Availability (SRA). January 2025 – May 2025
  • RPPY Rep for CVN72 FY23 Planned Incremental Availability (PIA).
  • Navigated numerous challenges with the CVN73’s return to FDNF.
  • Supported facilitating technical and non-technical correspondence between RPPY and PSNS.
  • Experienced working in high paced, high-pressure waterfront environment.
  • Performed shipchecks and facilitated RPPY shipcheckers ensuring they had necessary resources.
  • Supported issuance and communication of LARs between RPPY and PSNS.
  • Led telecoms to provide status updates to RPPY management and external customers.
  • Exposure to availability work package planning, execution, and project management.

RPPY On-Site Representative CVN72 FY23 PIA

Newport News Shipbuilding
San Diego, CA
03.2023 - 09.2023

- Navigated numerous challenges with the CVN73’s return to FDNF.

- Supported facilitating technical and non-technical correspondence between RPPY and PSNS.
- Experienced working in high paced, high-pressure waterfront environment.
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Performed shipchecks and facilitated RPPY shipcheckers ensuring they had necessary resources.
- Supported issuance and communication of LARs between RPPY and PSNS.

- Led telecons to provide status updates to RPPY management and external customers.
- Exposure to availability work package planning, execution, and project management.

Engineer Mechanical I, RPPY Fluid Systems

Newport News Shipbuilding
10.2019 - 06.2022
  • Fluid systems engineer for A4W Nimitz-class aircraft carriers, specializing in steam generator systems. Experience with piping systems and components.
  • Directed efforts to implement tablet data logging system for Ship's Force for efficient tracking of reactor plant piping inspections.
  • Addressed obsolescence challenges to ensure sufficient supply of fluid systems in group-owned components.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering, Naval Engineering

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
05-2019

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Project management
  • System troubleshooting
  • Data analysis
  • Engineering documentation
  • Technical reporting
  • Process improvement
  • System design

LEADERSHIP

  • Knights of Columbus, Virginia Tech
  • Grand Knight (President of Council, Current Elected Role) January 2018 – June 2019
  • - Catholic male fraternal organization focused on service to the surrounding community.
  • - Lead bi-weekly meetings of a 30-member council to organize fundraising and service events.
  • - Directed a fundraising initiative raising over $2,500 for KOVAR (raises money to help the intellectually disabled)
  • O 20 members shaved their hair to raise donations; over 750% increase in donation to KOVAR from council
  • Deputy Grand Knight (Elected VP of Council) May 2017 – January 2018
  • - Coordinate and lead community service events such as weekly yardwork, motivating members to participate.

Timeline

Engineer Mechanical III, RPPY Fluid Systems

Newport News Shipbuilding
08.2025 - Current

RPPY On-Site Representative FY25 SRA

Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2025 - 05.2025

RPPY On-Site Representative CVN72 FY23 PIA

Newport News Shipbuilding
03.2023 - 09.2023

Engineer Mechanical II, RPPY Fluid Systems

Newport News Shipbuilding
06.2022 - 08.2025

Engineer Mechanical I, RPPY Fluid Systems

Newport News Shipbuilding
10.2019 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering, Naval Engineering

Virginia Tech