Naval Mechanical Engineer – Test & Survivability Programs

Precise Systems, Inc.; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Precise Systems, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and execute complex mechanical and environmental survivability test programs for naval and defense systems with the U.S. Navy. This role requires in-person support.

The candidate will design and conduct testing using servo-hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems, develop methodologies, analyze results, and report findings to government, military, and academic partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a technical field with lab or test experience.
• Four years in engineering materials testing, development, design, or evaluation.
• Experience with mechanical, structural, corrosion, vibration, fatigue, durability, or survivability testing.
• Familiarity with servo-hydraulic test systems and instrumentation.
• Experience with data acquisition systems, sensors, stress-strain measurement, accelerometers, and test automation.
• Experience supporting government defense programs and clear communication of results.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute complex mechanical and environmental survivability test programs for naval and defense-related systems.
• Plan and conduct testing using servo-hydraulic, electro-mechanical, and other test systems.
• Develop test methodologies, instrumentation plans, procedures, and data acquisition strategies.
• Analyze test results and provide technical assessments, recommendations, and formal reports.
• Collaborate with Government, military, contractor, and academic partners on R&D efforts.
• Support system qualification, technology maturation, and performance validation activities.
• Assist in planning and managing research and test programs from concept through completion.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Test & Validation

Data Acquisition

Servo-Hydraulic Systems

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry or related field

Tools

MTS Systems

Sensors & Strain Gauges

Test Automation Software

Job description

Precise Systems, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and execute complex mechanical and environmental survivability test programs for naval and defense systems with the U.S. Navy. This role requires in-person support.

The candidate will design and conduct testing using servo-hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems, develop methodologies, analyze results, and report findings to government, military, and academic partners.