Mechanical Engineer 4

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 4 for a contract opportunity in Pascagoula, MS. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with significant experience in the shipbuilding industry and knowledge of shock and vibration principles. Responsibilities include researching, designing, and developing mechanical systems while ensuring compliance with military standards.

This part-time position entails a 5/40 workweek, with a need for strong troubleshooting abilities and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in the shipbuilding industry.
• 7 years of relevant professional experience with a Master’s Degree.
• 4 years of relevant professional experience with a PhD.
• Experience with MIL-STD qualifications.
• Understanding of general ship construction and testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop mechanical products and systems.
• Prepare reports, drawings, and supporting engineering calculations.
• Provide support for shock and environmental vibration specifications.
• Liaison between engineering and other departments.

Skills

Shock and vibration principles

Microsoft Office proficiency

Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Job description

NOTE: US Citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain security clearance. Clearance is not required to start BUT candidate MUST be clearable. Clearance can be required at any given time. Hires will have to go through CRC.

Chipton‑Ross is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 4 for a contract opportunity in Pascagoula, MS.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with 10 years of experience in the shipbuilding industry.
• 7 years of relevant professional experience with a Master’s Degree.
• 4 years of relevant professional experience with a PhD.
• Experience in MIL‑S‑901D/MIL‑DTL‑901E Shock and MIL‑STD‑167‑1 qualification of LPD Class Ship equipment.
• Complete understanding of shock and vibration principles, theories, and concepts, plus exposure to general ship construction and testing practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• A Secret level security clearance, or the ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Position Responsibilities

Researches, plans, designs, and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal hydraulic, or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines. Responsible for performing all engineering functions associated with shock and environmental vibration qualification of equipment, including preparation of reports, drawings, supporting engineering calculations, and other documentation. Applies engineering standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies, and follows engineering operations through detailed steps or processes. Provides support for technical design in the areas of equipment shock and environmental vibration, performs technical reviews for qualification, and develops and analyzes equipment/structure to verify shock and environmental vibration specifications are met. Supports procurement specifications and Technical Purchase Requisition Statements of Work. Serves as liaison between the Shock and Vibration Engineering organization and other internal, program, and government technical organizations, and represents the organization in meetings and correspondence to resolve difficult technical issues. Works independently with limited supervision and presents information verbally and in writing to internal and external customers in a clear and professional manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intuitive knowledge of major shipboard mechanical and electromechanical systems and components, along with troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

Required Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• School must be accredited.

Work Hours

5/40 workweek. Part‑time position. 24 hrs./week.

Additional

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.