Naval Shipboard Mechanical Engineer — SEWIP Systems

TRISTAR; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TRISTAR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the U.S. Navy's SEWIP program at NSWC Crane. You will design, develop, document, and sustain shipboard EW systems, maintaining technical data packages and ICDs while ensuring Navy compliance.

The role requires a Master's in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years in defense or complex systems, and DoD CAD experience. You will collaborate across disciplines and may contribute to modernization and fleet readiness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in DoD, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or complex systems.
• Experience developing mechanical drawings, assemblies, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with CAD platforms: NX, Creo, Solid Edge, AutoCAD.
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, drawings and standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain mechanical designs, drawings, and technical data for AN/SLQ-32(V)7 hardware and related equipment.
• Create and revise Installation Control Drawings (ICDs), assembly and detail drawings, and shipboard installation packages.
• Generate and validate 3D CAD models, assemblies, and documentation.
• Review designs for accuracy, manufacturability, maintenance, and compliance with requirements.
• Support Engineering Change Proposals, TDP updates, and configuration management.
• Verify model dimensions against engineering standards and released docs.
• Convert and migrate drawings/models between CAD platforms with configuration control.
• Support design reviews, technical interchange meetings, working groups, and assessments.
• Conduct engineering investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Develop technical reports, analyses, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with electrical, systems, logistics, manufacturing, and government engineers.
• Assist with shipboard integration, modernization, and product improvements.

Skills

Strong written and verbal коммуникаоn

Security clearance readiness

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Creo Parametric

Solid Edge

AutoCAD

Job description

TRISTAR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the U.S. Navy's SEWIP program at NSWC Crane. You will design, develop, document, and sustain shipboard EW systems, maintaining technical data packages and ICDs while ensuring Navy compliance.

The role requires a Master's in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years in defense or complex systems, and DoD CAD experience. You will collaborate across disciplines and may contribute to modernization and fleet readiness initiatives.