Mechanical Engineer, Staff

American Systems•Bethesda, MD

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About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. The Mechanical Engineer will conduct static analyses of mechanical structures, assist the Design Team with material selection, and perform quality assurance reviews of design and engineering products. The role interfaces with customers and government sponsors and works daily with onsite government Engineers and Project Managers to ensure technical accuracy. The engineer also develops project schedules and creates technical reports and whitepapers. The position requires the physical capability to conduct ship checks on United States Nuclear Submarines, including working in relatively confined spaces and climbing vertical ladders 20–25 feet high. The candidate must be able to maintain a DoD Secret Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for obtaining or holding a security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, or structural engineering.
Ability to maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required for obtaining or holding a U.S. security clearance.
At least two years of business experience in general engineering.
At least two years of experience working with SOLIDWORKS.
At least two years of experience working with Microsoft Office Suite.
At least two years of experience working with Visio Diagram/Flowchart Software.
Physically capable of working in relatively confined spaces.
Capable of climbing vertical ladders 20–25 feet high within a submarine.

Responsibilities

Conduct static analyses of mechanical structures.
Assist the Design Team with material selection.
Conduct quality assurance reviews of design and engineering products.
Interface with customers and government sponsors.
Work daily with onsite government Engineers and Project Managers to ensure information is technically accurate.
Develop project schedules.
Create technical reports and whitepapers.
Conduct ship checks on United States Nuclear Submarines.