Junior Mechanical Engineer

Tri Star Engineering, Inc.; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TRISTAR is seeking a motivated Junior Mechanical Engineer to support NSWC Crane projects. You will assist with mechanical design, CAD modeling, technical documentation, and analyses for U.S. Navy programs, growing expertise in marine systems and DoD environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with experienced teams, strong communication, and a hands-on approach to engineering challenges on naval platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree (ABET-accredited) in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Ability to write clear reports and specifications.
• Ability to interface with team members and project managers.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical design support, CAD modeling, and technical documentation for naval/m defense projects.
• Generate mechanical drawings for systems, machinery spaces, and outfitting.
• Draft detailed multi-view drawings from sketches for installation and removal.
• Create CAD models and machinery arrangements using AutoCAD.

Skills

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited BSME/BSCE/BSNA/ME

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

TRISTAR is seeking a motivated Junior Mechanical Engineer to support mission-critical engineering efforts at NSWC Crane. In this role, you'll assist with mechanical design, CAD modeling, technical documentation, shipboard system development, and engineering analyses supporting U.S. Navy and defense programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering foundation, excellent communication skills, and a desire to grow their expertise in marine systems, mechanical design, and DoD engineering environments. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience supporting complex naval platforms while working alongside experienced technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services support to including Spec writing, design, mechanical calculations, outfitting design, marine drawing and work item development, selected record drawing (SRD) updates, cost estimates, ship checks and other technical work document preparation in accordance with drawing standards and good engineering design practices.
• Generate mechanical drawings for use in mechanical systems and outfitting.
• Draft detailed multi-view drawings of systems, machinery spaces, systems, assemblies and products.
• Draw finished designs from sketches utilizing solid models and layouts and other ship references for installation and removal.

Qualifications

• Learn Drafting Standards Required Qualifications:
• BSME, BSCE, BSAE or BSNA/ME from an ABET accredited university.
• Ability to write clear reports and specifications.
• Ability to interface with team members, technical leads and Project Managers.
• Ability to work alone on individual projects with minimal supervision and with other Engineering Disciplines on a team.
• Experience with US Navy and/or US commercial ship design standards.
• Ability to write white and point papers with minimal oversight.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.
• Ability to create Presentations, Machinery arrangements/ piping takeoffs in powerpoint.
• Ability to create CAD system models and Machinery arrangement in AutoCAD.
• Good verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Willingness to travel =10% of the time.
• Active DOD Secret clearance
• Experience supporting DOD programs or projects

About TRISTAR

TRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions.

TRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers' mission critical challenges. TRISTAR's core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions.

For over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex.

TRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies.

TRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.