Submarine Mechanical Engineer | FEA, CAD & Stress Analysis

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Yantic (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a mechanical/structural engineer to design and support pressurized systems for submarines. You will perform stress analysis, develop TDPs, and create SolidWorks parts and drawings while interfacing with sponsors and customers.

The role requires a DoW secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to work in confined spaces and climb submarine ladders. Domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, or structural engineering.
• Ability to maintain a DoW Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance.
• Physically capable to conduct ship checks on US Nuclear Submarines.
• Comfortable in confined spaces and climbing ladders (20–25 ft).
• At least 3 years of stress analysis experience.
• At least 3 years of experience with FEA tools (ANSYS, ABAQUS, Nastran, COMSOL, or SolidWorks Simulation).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Mentor engineers and drafters to design and support pressurized mechanical systems for hydraulics, pneumatics, and seawater in underwater launchers.
• Develop TDPs with free body diagrams, stress calculations, and FEA to validate design requirements.
• Create 3D CAD parts and 2D drawings in SolidWorks; select materials per stress and specs.
• Conduct design reviews and interface with customers and sponsors.
• Support testing of designs onboard submarines and travel as required.
• Research submarine construction drawings using ATIS.

Skills

Stress analysis

FEA tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Team mentoring

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 and support pressurized systems for submarines. You will perform stress analysis, develop TDPs, and create SolidWorks parts and drawings while interfacing with sponsors and customers.

The role requires a DoW secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to work in confined spaces and climb submarine ladders. Domestic travel may be required.