Undersea Systems Mechanical Engineer — Design, Test & Field

Penn State; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University’s ARL seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, build, and test mechanical hardware for undersea applications. The role requires 3D CAD (Siemens NX), drawing interpretation, and test development in a secure environment.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Engineering or Science, 2+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. On-site work in State College, PA with potential background checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science requires.
• 2+ years relevant experience.
• Active Secret clearance or higher.
• 3D CAD design and NX preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Development of test plans and procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements, identify problems, and develop innovative solution concepts.
• Design structures, mechanisms, actuation systems, and bearing systems.
• Work with drafting to create and approve drawings.
• Develop assembly and test procedures.
• Work with technicians to perform assembly and testing of systems and subsystems.
• Support field testing.

Skills

3D CAD

Read drawings

Free body diagrams

Test plans

Verbal & written communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Penn State University’s ARL seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, build, and test mechanical hardware for undersea applications. The role requires 3D CAD (Siemens NX), drawing interpretation, and test development in a secure environment.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Engineering or Science, 2+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. On-site work in State College, PA with potential background checks.