Mechanical Engineer – Shipboard Systems

Jobtailor

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 130,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Philadelphia is seeking an engineer to support Navy surface combatant ship design, perform analyses on shipboard HM&E systems, and develop technical documentation and models. You'll evaluate existing systems, support reliability activities, and contribute to MBSE efforts with tools like PIPE-FLO, AFT Fathom, and MATLAB.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, a U.S. passport, and eligibility for a Secret clearance within 90 days.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field.
3–5 years of engineering experience; strong candidates with less than two years considered.
Understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics, and/or machine design.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, specifications, reports, and equipment documentation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
Willingness to work in the Philadelphia-area shipbuilding environment and travel periodically.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance within 90 days; passport required.
Experience with shipboard HM&E systems preferred.
Experience with Navy/DoD standards preferred.
EIT certification or progress toward professional licensure preferred.
Previous government or defense program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support preliminary design activities for Navy’s future surface combatant ship.
Perform engineering analyses and calculations for shipboard mechanical and machinery systems.
Assist with preliminary designs, system concepts, and engineering alternatives.
Analyze mechanical and fluid systems and identify requirements, interfaces, constraints, and performance characteristics.
Develop and review technical documentation, drawings, diagrams, specifications, reports, and vendor documentation.
Evaluate existing shipboard systems, including components, functions, interfaces, operating characteristics, and system dynamics.
Support reliability engineering activities and engineering assessments.
Develop and analyze fluid-system and machinery models, including pumps, valves, piping, heat exchangers, tanks, and controls.
Use engineering software and computational tools to perform calculations and evaluate alternatives.
Document and validate engineering models and assumptions.
Support systems engineering, digital engineering, MBSE activities.
Maintain engineering data, calculations, model documentation, and configuration-controlled technical products.
Prepare memoranda, reports, calculations, presentations, diagrams, spreadsheets, plans, specifications, and requirements documents.
Research technical standards, specifications, regulations, and engineering references.
Provide engineering support during machinery R&D, testing, and evaluation.
Participate in technical meetings, demonstrations, testing activities, and site visits.
Assist with test plans, data collection, engineering assessments, and test documentation.
Review test data and identify trends, anomalies, and potential engineering issues.
Support technical investigations at government, shipyard, laboratory, and vendor facilities.
Participate in multidisciplinary engineering meetings and technical reviews.
Track technical action items and prepare meeting minutes and status updates.
Develop task-level schedules, work plans, and technical approaches.
Communicate findings and project status to the Lead Engineer and team.
Coordinate technical interfaces, dependencies, and potential conflicts.
Support engineering and acquisition documentation for DoD programs.
Assume increasing responsibility for systems, engineering analyses, technical documents, and modeling activities.

Skills

Fluid Mechanics

Thermodynamics

Shipboard Systems

Engineering Analysis

Technical Documentation

MATLAB

Python

CAD Tools

PIPE-FLO

AFT Fathom

AFT Arrow

MBSE

Cameo SystemsModeler

Innoslate

DoD Experience

EIT Certification

Security Clearance

Government Programs

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture

Tools

PIPE-FLO

AFT Fathom

AFT Arrow

MATLAB

Python

CAD Software

Cameo Systems Modeler

PhoenixModelCenter

BOXARR

Innoslate

Job description

Support preliminary design activities for the Navy’s future surface combatant ship
Perform engineering analyses and calculations for shipboard mechanical and machinery systems
Assist with preliminary designs, system concepts, and engineering alternatives
Analyze mechanical and fluid systems and identify requirements, interfaces, constraints, and performance characteristics
Develop and review technical documentation, drawings, diagrams, specifications, reports, and vendor documentation
Evaluate existing shipboard systems, including components, functions, interfaces, operating characteristics, and system dynamics
Support reliability engineering activities and engineering assessments
Develop and analyze fluid-system and machinery models, including pumps, valves, piping, heat exchangers, tanks, and controls
Use engineering software and computational tools to perform calculations and evaluate alternatives
Document and validate engineering models and assumptions
Support systems engineering, digital engineering, system architecture, and MBSE activities
Maintain engineering data, calculations, model documentation, and configuration-controlled technical products
Prepare memoranda, reports, calculations, presentations, diagrams, spreadsheets, plans, specifications, and requirements documents
Research technical standards, specifications, regulations, and engineering references
Provide engineering support during machinery research, development, testing, and evaluation
Participate in technical meetings, demonstrations, testing activities, and site visits
Assist with test plans, data collection, engineering assessments, and test documentation
Review test data and identify trends, anomalies, and potential engineering issues
Support technical investigations at government, shipyard, laboratory, and vendor facilities
Participate in multidisciplinary engineering meetings and technical reviews
Track technical action items and prepare meeting minutes and status updates
Develop task-level schedules, work plans, and technical approaches
Communicate findings and project status to the Lead Engineer and team
Coordinate technical interfaces, dependencies, and potential conflicts
Support engineering and acquisition documentation for DoD programs
Assume increasing responsibility for systems, engineering analyses, technical documents, and modeling activities

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a closely related engineering discipline
3-5 years of relevant engineering experience; strong candidates with less than two years of experience will be considered
Understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics, and/or machine design
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, technical reports, and equipment documentation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to organize technical information and communicate engineering findings clearly in written and verbal form
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
Ability and willingness to work in the Philadelphia-area engineering and shipbuilding environment and travel periodically
U.S. citizenship required
Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret clearance within 90 days of hire
Must have a valid U.S. passport or the ability to obtain one upon position acceptance
Experience with shipboard mechanical, machinery, HVAC, piping, propulsion, auxiliary, or other HM&E systems preferred
Experience with PIPE-FLO, AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, or comparable fluid-system analysis/modeling tools preferred
Experience with CAD or engineering drawing tools preferred
Experience with MATLAB, Python, or other engineering computational tools preferred
Familiarity with systems engineering, MBSE, or digital engineering concepts preferred
Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler, PhoenixModelCenter, BOXARR, Innoslate, or comparable platforms preferred
Experience supporting testing, demonstrations, laboratory activities, or equipment evaluations preferred
Familiarity with Navy, DoD, commercial marine, or applicable engineering standards and specifications preferred
EIT certification or progress toward professional engineering licensure preferred
Previous government or defense program experience preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering, particularly in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and shipboard systems. Proficient in engineering analysis, technical documentation, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

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