Senior Mechanical Engineer - Defense Systems (Secret)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 91,600 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Insurance programs

Education and training assistance

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide technical guidance, supervise technicians, and develop mechanical equipment designs. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and a minimum of five years' experience in ship alterations are required. The position offers a salary ranging from $91,600 to $153,000, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement plans. Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain one is necessary.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance.
• Five years experience with ship alterations engineering requirements.
• Seven years collective experience in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance in mechanical engineering for design and evaluation.
• Analyze tasks to estimate manpower and material needed.
• Supervise technicians in fabrication and installation.
• Develop new complex applications requiring originality.
• Coordinate activities to ensure effective program integration.

Skills

Modeling and simulation

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

Weight & Moment analysis

Static analysis

Material selection

Materials alternatives analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, or Computer Science

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide technical guidance, supervise technicians, and develop mechanical equipment designs. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and a minimum of five years' experience in ship alterations are required. The position offers a salary ranging from $91,600 to $153,000, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement plans. Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain one is necessary.