MECHANICAL ENGINEER with Security Clearance

ASD; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASD's Naval & Oceanic Systems unit in Annapolis, MD seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer to join a collaborative team focused on undersea hardware design, integration and testing.

The role requires translating customer requirements into robust, manufacturable solutions, strong problem solving, and clear communication. On-site work in Annapolis with active TS/SCI CI poly and experience in NX/Teamcenter is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Ocean Eng or related STEM with 5+ years exp, or MS with 3+ years.
• PhD with 4+ years experience is acceptable.
• Proficiency with engineering design tools and office software.
• On-site work at Annapolis, MD campus.

Responsibilities

• Concept development and design of undersea hardware.
• Translate customer requirements into robust, manufacturable solutions.
• Collaborate in a team, prioritize tasks, and manage schedules.
• Prepare documentation, processes, and testing plans.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Manufacturing understanding

Education

BS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Ocean Eng or related STEM

MS in Mechanical Engineering

PhD with 4 years experience

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

GD&T

Job description

The Naval & Oceanic Systems business unit headquartered in Annapolis, MD is seeking dependable individuals willing to work in a collaborative environment and that are interested in expanding their horizons. The Mechanical Engineering Department is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer or Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

Essential Functions:

• This position tasking includes concept development, problem solving, technical planning, design development and integration & testing of undersea hardware.
• The applicant will translate customer requirements into systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• The candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• The successful candidate should have demonstrated experience in hardware design, an understanding of design for manufacturing practices, developing engineering processes, procedures and documentation for manufacturing, and an understanding of engineering’s role for supporting small to medium production quantities.
• This position can be filled at a Principal or Senior Principal level.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Mechanical Engineer

• BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace. Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience or MS degree with 3 years of experience.
• Proficiency in using common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools.
• Ability to work on site at Annapolis, MD campus.
• A current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

• BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace. Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience or MS degree with 6 years of experience or PhD with 4 years of experience.
• Proficiency in using common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools.
• Ability to work on site at Annapolis, MD campus.
• A current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously
• Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
• Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Experience with undersea vehicle and system design
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly