Mechanical Engineer IV (Maritime System Focused)
About The Position
SOLVERE is seeking a Mechanical Engineer IV to support the design, development, and integration of maritime electronic systems. Mechanical engineers in this role research, develop, design, manufacture, and test specialized enclosures, equipment racks, and mechanical interfaces for U.S. Navy navigation system platforms. Personnel in this role may be billed under Engineering Technician V or VI per the Key Personnel table, or as non-key personnel under applicable NUWC Newport LCAT definitions (PWS). Per PWS, personnel shall be capable of performing prototype fabrication including metal bending, drilling, welding, plating/coating, painting, punching, and cutting at the contractor’s facility.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 10 years of professional service
- U.S. Citizenship
Nice To Haves
- Prototype fabrication including metal bending, drilling, welding, plating/coating, painting, punching, and cutting at the contractor’s facility.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop equipment racks and shipboard enclosures to military specifications (Mil-Spec) for submarine and surface ship applications.
- Design equipment drawers and integrated electronic assemblies, including the mounting and layout of high-precision sensors and electronics.
- Lead the design and documentation of specialized connectors and cable assemblies for maritime deployment.
- Perform Thermal Analysis to ensure proper heat dissipation and conduct stress tests to analyze structural integrity and data.
- Prepare required design sketches, layouts, and schematics as part of a collaborative design team.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics while ensuring all designs conform to engineering and performance specifications.
- Use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) for design data processing, modeling, and simulation to turn concepts into products.
- Prepare equipment and documentation for Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT) to verify performance in extreme conditions.
- Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, and systems to meet requirements.
- Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend design modifications to eliminate system malfunctions.
- Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and/or families
- basic life insurance
- short- and long-term disability for the employee
- company’s 401k plan
- paid time off
- holidays
- supplemental insurance plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
