Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical/Computer)

Continental Tide Defense Systems; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative culture

Impactful projects

Job summary

A premier engineering services provider in Philadelphia is seeking an Engineer specializing in mechanical, electrical, or computer systems. The role involves providing engineering support for ship systems and requires a Bachelor's degree along with significant experience in Navy Ship Auxiliary systems. You will contribute to projects that support the U.S. Navy and other defense organizations. Join a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and innovation while making a significant impact on essential projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Seven years of experience in Navy Ship Auxiliary systems.
• Must have the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for various systems.
• Conduct pre- and post-installation ship checks.
• Develop and track Plan of Action for programs.

Skills

Knowledge of Navy Ship Auxiliary systems

Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical/Computer)

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Company Overview: Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc. (Continental Tide) is a premier provider of engineering and industrial services, proudly supporting the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other Department of Defense (DoD) organizations. We are committed to fostering a collaborative culture where every employee’s voice is valued and opportunities for growth and development. At Continental Tide, you will thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment that encourages innovation, skill‑building, and the pursuit of excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AC&R), Steam, Auxiliary, Combat Support, Life Support and Ventilation, and/or Compressed Air Systems.
• Provide programmatic, engineering/technical support, test procedure development, testing, and onsite coordination support for programs, including Machine Alterations (MACHALTs), engineering change proposals, and/or ship change documents (SCDs).
• Provide market research, engineering support, and recommendations to resolve obsolescence issues.
• Provide ship system configuration, testing, training, support, troubleshooting, and assessments of HM&E systems.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑installation ship checks to verify installation drawing accuracy.
• Support Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) development, certification packages for MACHALTs, and/or SCDs.
• Develop and track Plan of Action, and Milestones (POAMs) for related programs and projects.
• Provide strategic planning and analysis of requirements to assist in developing a fully Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Actively participate in the NSWCPD System Engineering Program (SEP), attending meetings, completing action items, participating on sub‑teams, and providing support for Systems Engineering Plan tools and processes.
• Ensure proper equipment and logistic configurations for technical accuracy.
• Perform Technical Assessment Team (TAT) reviews to ensure the delivery of quality products to the Fleet.
• Develop and present fully automated advanced fluid system models using industry‑standard software.
• Analyze the impacts of potential ship alterations or modifications to existing shipboard systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Seven (7) years of experience in Navy Ship Auxiliary systems, including distributed machinery, control systems and software; Auxiliary Fuel, and Lube Oil systems; Auxiliary Pumps, and Smart Valves; Auxiliary Machinery, and the testing of these systems.
• Knowledge of NSWCPD System Engineering Program (SEP), MACHALTs, engineering change proposals, and/or ship change documents (SCDs) processes.
• Experience with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) development and obsolescence management.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience in project management, engineering support, and system configuration.
• Knowledge and experience with naval ship systems including fuel and lube oil, pumps, heat exchangers, smart valves, auxiliary machinery and the testing of these systems.
• Must have the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Why Join Us

At Continental Tide, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. By joining our team, you'll work on impactful projects supporting our nation’s fleet, with opportunities to advance your career in a fast‑paced and rewarding environment.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our mission to deliver quality solutions to the Fleet.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform the essential job duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

Learn more about us: https://www.continentaltide.com or follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/continental-tide-defense-systems).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Continental Tide is an Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. Continental Tide participates in E‑Verify and U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

“This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.”