Mechanical Engineer I

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Bean Hill (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I in Norwich, CT to contribute to static analyses, FEA, and design support for shipboard systems. The role requires a Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to perform ship checks on U.S.

Nuclear Submarines, including work in confined spaces and climbing ladders. You will participate in material selection, QA reviews, and supporting the design team with specifications to meet military standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or structural engineering.
• Ability to maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
• Physically capable to conduct ship checks on United States Nuclear Submarines:
• Be comfortable in relatively confined spaces.
• Capable of climbing vertical ladders (20' - 25') within the submarine.
• At least Zero (0) to Two (2) years business experience in:

Responsibilities

• Conduct static analyses of mechanical structures or develop solid models to predict stress and structural performance.
• Conduct FEA of complex structures to determine mechanical shock survivability in a shipboard environment
• Develop mechanical shock test procedures
• Assist the Design Team with material selection using proper commercial and/or Military Specifications.
• Conduct Quality Assurance reviews of design and engineering products.

Skills

Static analyses

FEA

Solid modeling

Mechanical design

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or structural engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineer I

Location: US-CT-Norwich

ID: 2026-4735

Category: Engineering

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Clearance Required: Secret

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct static analyses of mechanical structures or develop solid models to predict stress and structural performance.
• Conduct FEA of complex structures to determine mechanical shock survivability in a shipboard environment
• Develop mechanical shock test procedures
• Assist the Design Team with material selection using proper commercial and/or Military Specifications.
• Conduct Quality Assurance reviews of design and engineering products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or structural engineering.
• Ability to maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
• Physically capable to conduct ship checks on United States Nuclear Submarines:
• Be comfortable in relatively confined spaces.
• Capable of climbing vertical ladders (20' - 25') within the submarine.
• At least Zero (0) to Two (2) years business experience in:

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $69,000.00/Yr. - USD $72,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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