Mechanical Engineer roles at McLaughlin Research Corporation supporting multiple departments at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Keyport, WA. You’ll contribute to design, integration, test/evaluation, sustainment, and repair of undersea warfare and unmanned systems across the full lifecycle. Standout perk: work supporting Navy undersea and weapons programs requiring a Secret clearance.
- Support NUWC Keyport mission work
- Work across multiple Navy departments
- Lifecycle engineering: design to sustainment
Mechanical Engineer
Location
KEYPORT, WA 98345 US (Primary)
Job Type / Status
Full-Time
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Clearance Level Required
Secret
Job Description
McLaughlin Research Corporation (MRC) is hiring engineers to support four major departments of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport WA. MRC provides engineering support services for work occurring in the Test and Evaluation Department (Code 20); the Undersea Weapons Department (Code 30); the Undersea Systems & Sustainment Engineering Department (Code 40), and the Unmanned and Theater Undersea Warfare Systems Department (Code 50). This work includes Test, Training, and Evaluation (TT&E) of Undersea Warfare (USW) systems and operational readiness assessment support; repair services for mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronics systems, assemblies, and components; engineering, production, and test services for assemblies, technical data, and components of varying complexity and life-cycle support of combat and weapon systems.
This position will involve Electrical/Electronic engineering and technical support required across several departments of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport Washington:
- CODE 20: Test & Evaluation (T&E) Department: This Department plans, organizes, directs and controls NUWC Division Keyport's capabilities in Undersea Warfare T&E, performance assessment, and assurance capabilities for acquisition and Fleet customers.
- CODE 30: Undersea Weapons Department: This Department plans, organizes, directs and controls NUWC Division Keyport's efforts in support of this Center's fielding and sustainment role for Weapon Systems. Provides In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA), maintenance, and repair support for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)and Undersea Warfare (USW) systems for U.S. Fleet and Foreign Military customers. Systems include in-service and developmental Heavyweight and Lightweight torpedoes, various Mine Systems, and other ASW/USW systems as assigned.
- CODE 40: Undersea Systems & Sustainment Engineering Department: This Department plans, organizes, directs and controls NUWC Division Keyport's efforts to ensure Fleet Operational Readiness through Life-Cycle Support of Combat and Weapons systems. Provides ISEA and other Technical Authority functions as assigned including design, production, test, fielding, sustainment, and improvement modifications.
- CODE 50: Unmanned and Theater Undersea Warfare Systems Department: This Department plans, organizes, directs and controls NUWC Division Keyport's efforts to accelerate the Navy's ubiquitous use of Unmanned Systems with a comprehensive suite of capabilities that sustain operational readiness and promote rapid integration of military utility into the fleet. Provides systems and project engineering leadership for assigned Integrated Warfare Systems technical programs. Provides ISEA and other Technical Authority (TA) functions as assigned including design, production, test, fielding, sustainment, and improvement modifications.
Job Requirements
Junior: A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering, or higher, from an accredited college or university is desired.
Journeyman: A BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, or higher, from an accredited college or university is desired. A minimum of four (4) years of experience in electrical engineering for complex systems, including design, development, integration, test, and deployment is desired. A master of science degree in an appropriate field may substitute for two years of experience.
Senior: A BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, or higher, from an accredited college or university is desired. A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in electrical engineering for complex systems, including design, development, integration, test, and deployment is desired. A master of science degree in an appropriate field may substitute for two years of experience.
- Experience in Mechanical Engineering development standards and techniques including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) are desired.
- Experience with electro-mechanical components / systems, configuration management, and computer aided design (CAD) systems is desired. For example, experience with Solid Edge/Solid Works, or equivalent, risk identification and mitigation, MATLAB, LabVIEW, T&E analysis, electronics packaging design, and tooling and fixturing design.
- Experience creating manufacturing/assembly drawings using Solid Edge/Solid Works, or equivalent software.
- Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Ability to create technical documentation using Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat software.
U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance required; current clearance a plus.