Mechanical Engineer, Staff

American Systems; Norwich (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Mechanical/Structural Engineer to design and analyze pressurized submarine systems, mentor designers, and prepare TDPs with FEA in ANSYS. This role involves creating 3D CAD parts in SolidWorks and collaborating with customers and sponsors.

Candidates should have a mechanical/civil/structural engineering degree, DoW clearance, US citizenship, and at least 3 years in stress analysis and FEA tools, with readiness for on-site work and occasional submarine testing travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, or structural engineering.
• Ability to maintain a DoW Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance.
• Physically capable to conduct ship checks on US submarines.
• Comfortable in relatively confined spaces.
• Capable of climbing vertical ladders (20’–25’) on submarines.
• At least 3 years of stress analysis experience (hand calculations).
• At least 3 years of experience using FEA tools such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, Nastran, COMSOL, or SolidWorks Simulation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, analyze, and support fabrication of pressurized mechanical systems for hydraulics, pneumatics, and seawater, for underwater launchers.
• Develop Technical Data Packages (TDPs) with free body diagrams, stress calcs, and FEA in ANSYS to prove requirements.
• Create 3D CAD parts, assemblies, and 2D drawings in SolidWorks.
• Select materials based on stress calculations and specs.
• Conduct QA reviews of drawings and TDPs.
• Interface with customers and government sponsors.

Skills

Stress analysis

FEA software

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in engineering (ME/CE/SE)

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Nastran

COMSOL

SolidWorks Simulation

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.

Responsibilities

• Work with and mentor other engineers and designer/drafters to design, develop, analyze, and support the fabrication of pressurized mechanical systems for hydraulics, pneumatics, and seawater, for underwater launchers
• Develop Technical Data Packages (TDPs) with the use of free body diagrams, stress calculations, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in ANSYS to prove design meets certain requirements
• Support designer/drafter’s by creating 3D CAD parts, assemblies, and 2D drawings in SolidWorks
• Select design materials based on stress calculations as well as commercial and/or military specifications.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of drawings and technical data packages (TDPs).
• Interface with customers and government sponsors.
• Support possible testing of designs onboard submarines and in test facilities with some foreign travel possible.
• Conduct research of submarine construction drawings using the Advanced Technical Information Support (ATIS) System.

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 three (3) years professional experience doing stress analysis with hand calculations
• At least three (3) years professional experience using FEA tools such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, Nastran, COMSOL, or SolidWorks Simulation
• Professional experience 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 $90,000.00/Yr. - USD $110,000/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

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