Submarine Mechanical Engineer Associate

Socket.dev; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Insurance programs

Education and training assistance

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Mechanical/Structural Engineer to design, analyze, and support pressurized mechanical systems for underwater launchers. The role emphasizes FEA and CAD in SolidWorks, collaborating with engineers and government sponsors to ensure safety and performance.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in mechanical/civil/structural engineering, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, or structural engineering.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Physically capable to conduct ship checks on United States Nuclear Submarines.
• Capable of climbing vertical ladders (20’–25’) within the submarine.
• Minimum 2 years of stress analysis experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience using FEA tools (ANSYS, ABAQUS, Nastran, COMSOL, or SolidWorks Simulation).
• Professional experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, analyze, and support fabrication of pressurized mechanical systems for hydraulics, pneumatics, and seawater, for underwater launchers.
• Support development of Technical Data Packages (TDPs) with FEA, free body diagrams, and stress calculations.
• Create 3D CAD parts, assemblies, and 2D drawings in SolidWorks.
• Select design materials based on stress calculations and specs.
• Conduct QA reviews of drawings and TDPs.
• Interface with customers and government sponsors.
• Support testing of designs onboard submarines and travel as needed.
• Research submarine construction drawings using the ATIS System.

Skills

Stress analysis

3D CAD experience

Submarine environment experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, or structural engineering

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Nastran

COMSOL

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Mechanical/Structural Engineer to design, analyze, and support pressurized mechanical systems for underwater launchers. The role emphasizes FEA and CAD in SolidWorks, collaborating with engineers and government sponsors to ensure safety and performance.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in mechanical/civil/structural engineering, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.