Mechanical Engineer I: Shipboard FEA & Shock Analysis

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

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.