Mechanical Engineer

Sayres Defense•Washington, DC

5d•$110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Sayres is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with an active SECRET clearance, verifiable in DISS, to work in Washington, DC. The position supports the PMS 300/325 Ship Design Management team, providing subject-matter expertise for technical and engineering efforts on assigned hulls, including T-AGOS, T-AO, T-ATS, T-AOL, T-ARC, and service craft. The engineer supports ship design and construction across concept and feasibility studies, preliminary and contract design, detail design, construction, independent design reviews, in-service engineering, and shipboard installation. The work focuses on mechanical systems and equipment, including system integration, performance, analysis, testing, and evaluation. The role requires at least seven years of ship design and construction design experience, a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, and an active Secret clearance verifiable in DISS/JPAS. A master's degree and Professional Engineer license are preferred. The anticipated salary range is $110,000 to $150,000 per year; actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, geographic location, work arrangement, and other relevant factors. Sayres describes an atmosphere that supports employees' personal and professional development while exceeding customer expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
At least seven years of design experience specific to ship design and construction, including development of work packages, in-service modifications, detail design drawings and analysis, implementation of ABS and military specifications and requirements, 3D modeling, and/or ship system integration.
Ability to augment mechanical systems design development down to the component level against system specification, ABS, and vendor requirements.
Ability to understand system-interface impacts on other functional areas and identify and communicate those impacts to the government design team and shipbuilder during product development.
Ability to evaluate system functionality, arrangement in a 3D environment, and performance in depth.
Knowledge of machinery control, alarm, and monitoring systems.
Experience conducting and developing failure mode analysis (FMEA), including for dynamic positioning and ABS redundancy requirements.
Active Secret clearance verifiable in DISS/JPAS.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Professional Engineer license.

Responsibilities

Support concept studies, feasibility studies, preliminary design, contract design, detail design, construction activities, independent design reviews, and shipboard installation.
Contribute to special studies related to ships, boats, craft, ship systems, and shipboard equipment.
Provide mechanical engineering and technical support throughout the shipbuilding process, including concept studies, feasibility studies, and preliminary design.
Collaborate on contract design, detail design, and construction activities to optimize ship systems' performance and functionality.
Conduct independent design reviews of mechanical components and systems for compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical expertise for in-service ship design and engineering activities.
Support shipboard installation to ensure integration and functionality of mechanical components and equipment.
Conduct analyses and provide insights to enhance shipbuilding processes and mechanical designs.
Conduct mechanical analysis and simulations to optimize the design and performance of ship systems and equipment.
Perform mechanical tests and evaluations to validate the reliability and functionality of mechanical components.