SLQ-32 Mechanical Engineer

TRISTAR; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TRISTAR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the U.S. Navy's SEWIP program at NSWC Crane, providing mechanical design, installation packages, drawings, and lifecycle support for shipboard EW systems.

The role requires strong CAD skills, GD&T, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration to ensure Navy requirements are met while maintaining configuration control and technical data packages. Candidates should hold a U.S. citizenship and be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in DoD/defense or complex systems.
• Experience developing drawings, assemblies, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with CAD platforms such as Siemens NX, Creo, Solid Edge, AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain mechanical designs, drawings, and technical data packages for AN/SLQ-32(V)7 hardware and supporting equipment.
• Create and revise Installation Control Drawings (ICDs) and shipboard installation packages.
• Generate and validate 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering documentation.
• Review designs for manufacturability, maintainability, and compliance with requirements.
• Support ECPs, TDP updates, and configuration management.

Skills

CAD modeling

GD&T

Systems integration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Creo Parametric

Solid Edge

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

TRISTAR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the U.S. Navy's AN/SLQ-32(V)7 Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane. The selected candidate will provide mechanical engineering support for the design, development, documentation, integration, installation, and lifecycle sustainment of shipboard Electronic Warfare systems. The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining technical data packages, creating and updating installation control drawings, validating engineering models, supporting engineering investigations, and ensuring system designs meet Navy requirements. Candidates should possess strong CAD modeling experience and be capable of working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment supporting fleet modernization and sustainment efforts.

Job Type

Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain mechanical designs, engineering drawings, and technical data packages for AN/SLQ-32(V)7 hardware and supporting equipment.
• Create and revise Installation Control Drawings (ICDs), assembly drawings, detail drawings, and shipboard installation packages.
• Generate and validate 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering documentation using industry-standard mechanical design tools.
• Review mechanical designs for accuracy, manufacturability, maintainability, and compliance with program requirements.
• Support Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Technical Data Package (TDP) updates, and configuration management activities.
• Verify model dimensions and drawing requirements against engineering standards and released documentation.
• Convert and migrate engineering drawings and models between CAD platforms while maintaining configuration control.
• Support design reviews, technical interchange meetings, working groups, and engineering assessments.
• Conduct engineering investigations and root-cause analyses related to hardware performance, installation issues, and fleet-reported deficiencies.
• Develop technical reports, engineering analyses, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with electrical, systems, logistics, manufacturing, and government engineering personnel throughout the design lifecycle.
• Assist with shipboard integration activities, modernization efforts, and product improvements supporting fleet readiness.

Requirements

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

About TRISTAR

TRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions.

TRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers’ mission critical challenges. TRISTAR’s core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions.

For over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex.

TRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies.

TRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.