MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Junior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA. This position is onsite.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Applying knowledge of marine propulsion systems, including inboard and outboard motors, to support mechanical engineering evaluations.
- Analyzing ship/boat-board auxiliary systems, including seawater cooling, fuel fill and distribution, exhaust, potable water, fresh water, sewage, HVAC, and fire suppression.
- Conducting fluid dynamic analyses, including pressure loss and fluid flowrate/velocity calculations, in accordance with military and industrial standards.
- Developing 2D CAD drawings and 3D modeling of auxiliary piping systems, pumps, and associated components.
- Developing detailed product-level Boat Alteration (BOATALT) drawings for the removal, installation, and modification of mechanical systems.
- Conducting ship and boat checks onboard craft to gather technical parameters for BOATALT drawing development.
- Performing static and dynamic analyses of components installed on craft, including material stress and vibration calculations for foundations and bolts.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- 2+ years of engineering experience.
- Experience in conducting ship/boat checks onboard craft for technical drawing development.
- Experience in performing static and dynamic analyses, including stress and vibration calculations, in accordance with military and industrial standards.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills to support engineering documentation and collaborative project goals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working directly with U.S. Navy clients and naval technical frameworks.
- Active AutoCAD License or advanced proficiency with AutoCAD software.
Clearance Requirements
- Must possess an active Secret clearance.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
- Ability to move about a ship and lift up to 50 pounds