Mechanical Engineer II role supporting U.S. Navy submarine programs at AMERICAN SYSTEMS, an employee-owned federal government contractor. You’ll design and analyze pressurized mechanical systems and shipboard alterations, using CAD and engineering analyses while interfacing with government sponsors. Standout perk: employee-owned company with comprehensive benefits plus education and training assistance.
- Employee-owned federal contractor
- Comprehensive benefits program
- Education and training assistance
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research of submarine construction drawings using the Advanced Technical Information Support (ATIS) System.
- Design and/or analyze pressurized mechanical systems for hydraulics, pneumatics, and seawater to meet requirements such as flow, pressure drop, thermal, and acoustic signature.
- Part of a team that develops submarine shipboard alterations.
- Learn while working with an experienced engineering staff.
- Conduct static analysis of mechanical structures.
- Conduct hydrodynamic analyses under a variety of at-sea operational conditions.
- Develop models to predict performance.
- Assist the Design Team with material selection based on in-process stress calculations as well as commercial and/or military specifications.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of design and engineering products.
- Interface with customers and government sponsors.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or structural engineering.
- Ability to maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
- Physically capable to conduct ship checks on United States Nuclear Submarines:
- Be comfortable in relatively confined spaces.
- Capable of climbing vertical ladders (20' - 25') within the submarine.
- At least two (2) years business experience in:
- Working with AutoCAD and AutoDesk Inventor or SolidWorks.
- Working with Piping systems
- Working with Finite Element Analysis.
- Working with Microsoft Office.
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $79,500.00/Yr. - USD $132,800.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
EEO Statement
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