Senior Marine Propulsion Engineer for Vessel Modernization

American Systems; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

American Systems seeks a Senior Marine Propulsion Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience to support the U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center in modernization and sustainment of the fleet.

The role focuses on ship propulsion systems, machinery arrangements, technical documentation, and engineering trade studies, applying ABS, NVR, and regulatory standards to keep cutters and boats safe, reliable, and mission-ready.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience developing ship propulsion systems, propulsion control systems, machinery arrangements, weight assessments, and propulsion trade studies.
• Proficiency in Python, Data bricks, Power Apps, MTU DiaSys.
• Strong knowledge of marine propulsion systems and shipboard mechanical equipment.
• Ability to develop and review technical documentation, specifications, and data packages.
• Understanding of machinery arrangements, propulsion integration, and related analyses.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support for marine vessels, shipboard machinery, and associated mechanical systems.
• Design evaluation, documentation development, propulsion analysis, and modernization support.
• Develop system documentation and ship specifications.
• Review and develop technical data packages.
• Provide oversight for the development of machinery arrangements.
• Support and conduct trade studies related to propulsion system configuration and components.

Skills

Ship propulsion systems

Propulsion control systems

Machinery arrangements

Weight assessments

Trade studies

Python

Data bricks

Power Apps

MTU DiaSys

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

American Systems seeks a Senior Marine Propulsion Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience to support the U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center in modernization and sustainment of the fleet.

The role focuses on ship propulsion systems, machinery arrangements, technical documentation, and engineering trade studies, applying ABS, NVR, and regulatory standards to keep cutters and boats safe, reliable, and mission-ready.