Mechanical Engineer, Staff

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support submarine programs. You will perform static analyses of mechanical structures, assist with material selection, and conduct QA reviews, interfacing with government sponsors and project managers to ensure technical accuracy.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in mechanical, civil or structural engineering, can obtain a U.S. Secret clearance, and is comfortable with ship checks on US Nuclear Submarines, including climbing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil or structural engineering.
• Ability to maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required for 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 years experience in general engineering, SOLIDWORKS, MS Office and Visio.

Responsibilities

• Conduct static analyses of mechanical structures.
• Assist the Design Team with material selection.
• Conduct Quality Assurance reviews of design and engineering products.
• Interface with customers and government sponsors.
• Work daily with onsite government Engineers and Project Managers to ensure that information is technically accurate.
• Develop project schedules, create technical reports, whitepapers.

Skills

General engineering

Ship checks experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil or structural engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio Diagram/Flowchart Software

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, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct static analyses of mechanical structures.
• Assist the Design Team with material selection.
• Conduct Quality Assurance reviews of design and engineering products.
• Interface with customers and government sponsors.
• Work daily with onsite government Engineers and Project Managers to ensure that information is technically accurate.
• Develop project schedules, create technical reports, whitepapers.

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 two (2) years business experience in:
  • General engineering.
  • Working with SOLIDWORKS.
  • Working with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Working with Visio Diagram/Flowchart Software.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $120,000/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 State