Marine Mechanical Engineer - MUSV Systems & Testing

Prescient Edge; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Prescient Edge is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support U.S. Navy MUSV acceptance, integration, test, modernization, and lifecycle engineering.

The role focuses on vessel mechanical systems, translating platform needs into reliable propulsion, steering, piping, and auxiliary machinery performance. You will evaluate mechanical equipment, perform analyses, review drawings, mitigate deficiencies, and coordinate with electrical and control systems to ensure safe, mission-capable USV operations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's-level degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum three (3) years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical systems such as propulsion, machinery, pumps, valves, piping, hydraulics, cooling, fuel systems, steering.
• Ability to perform engineering analysis, troubleshoot mechanical-system deficiencies, and develop recommendations.
• Experience with design, integration, test and evaluation, inspection, repair, modernization, or lifecycle engineering of mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of interfaces with electrical power, controls, sensors, and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for MUSV propulsion, steering, fuel, cooling, hydraulics, and auxiliary systems.
• Evaluate engines, motors, shafts, pumps, valves, piping, heat exchangers, actuators for performance and reliability.
• Perform analyses, trade studies, and evaluations to resolve mechanical issues.
• Review drawings, specifications, diagrams, manuals, and vendor data for acceptance and integration.
• Lead or support root-cause analysis of mechanical deficiencies and cross-subsystem impacts.
• Coordinate with engineers, operators, vendors, and maintenance personnel for lifecycle sustainment.

Skills

Propulsion systems

Pumps

Valves

Piping

Hydraulics

Cooling systems

Steering systems

Mechanical design

Technical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering drawings

Configuration management

Job description

Prescient Edge is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support U.S. Navy MUSV acceptance, integration, test, modernization, and lifecycle engineering.

The role focuses on vessel mechanical systems, translating platform needs into reliable propulsion, steering, piping, and auxiliary machinery performance. You will evaluate mechanical equipment, perform analyses, review drawings, mitigate deficiencies, and coordinate with electrical and control systems to ensure safe, mission-capable USV operations.