Mechanical Engineer II

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Yantic (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an engineer to support submarine construction projects onsite. You will research drawings, analyze hydraulic/pneumatic and seawater systems, and contribute to shipboard alterations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, or structural engineering and eligibility for a DoD security clearance. You will work closely with senior engineers and interface with customers and sponsors.

Qualifications

• : Holds a Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, or structural engineering.
• : Must be able to obtain DoW Secret clearance and be a U.S. citizen.
• : The role requires onsite work on U.S. Navy submarine projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research of submarine construction drawings using the ATIS System.
• Design and analyze pressurized mechanical systems for hydraulics, pneumatics, and seawater.
• Part of a team that develops submarine shipboard alterations.
• Learn while working with an experienced engineering staff.
• Conduct static analysis of mechanical structures.
• Conduct hydrodynamic analyses under various at-sea conditions.
• Develop models to predict performance.
• Assist the Design Team with material selection based on stress calculations and specs.
• Conduct QA reviews of design and engineering products.
• Interface with customers and government sponsors.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Piping systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or structural engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoDesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

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, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

This position is 100% Onsite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research of submarine construction drawings using the Advanced Technical Information Support (ATIS) System.
• Design and/or analyze pressurized mechanical systems for hydraulics, pneumatics, and seawater to meet requirements such as flow, pressure drop, thermal, and acoustic signature.
• Part of a team that develops submarine shipboard alterations.
• Learn while working with an experienced engineering staff.
• Conduct static analysis of mechanical structures.
• Conduct hydrodynamic analyses under a variety of at-sea operational conditions.
• Develop models to predict performance.
• Assist the Design Team with material selection based on in-process stress calculations as well as commercial and/or military specifications.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of design and engineering products.
• Interface with customers and government sponsors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil or structural engineering.
• Ability to maintain a DoW 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 two (2) years business experience in:
• Working with AutoCAD and AutoDesk Inventor or SolidWorks.
• Working with Piping systems
• Working with Finite Element Analysis.
• Working with Microsoft Office.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00/Yr. - USD $90,000/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.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status