Mechanical Engineer

Sayres Defense•Washington, DC

23h•$110,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sayres is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with an active SECRET clearance to support the PMS 300/325 Ship Design Management team in Washington, DC. The role involves providing Subject Matter Expert (SME) expertise for technical and engineering efforts on assigned Hull types, including concept studies, feasibility studies, preliminary design, contract design, detail design, construction activities, independent design reviews, and shipboard installation. The engineer will contribute to special studies related to ships, boats, craft, ship systems, and shipboard equipment, offering comprehensive mechanical engineering and technical support throughout the shipbuilding process. Responsibilities include optimizing ship systems' performance and functionality, assessing mechanical components and systems against industry standards, providing technical expertise for in-service ship design, ensuring seamless integration during shipboard installation, conducting advanced mechanical analysis and simulations, and performing mechanical tests and evaluations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
No less than seven (7) years of design experience in 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. Experience shall be specific to ship design and construction.
Capable of augmenting mechanical systems design development down to the component level against requirements of the system specification, ABS, and vendor requirements.
Understand the impact of system interfaces on other functional areas and be capable of identifying and communicating those impacts to other areas of the Gov't design team and shipbuilder within the product development.
Capable of in-depth evaluation of the systems functionality, arrangement within the 3D environment, and performance, using tools such as Autodesk Navisworks applications, PIPE-FLO software, 2D dwg files, hand calcs, and prescriptive equations and standards.
Possess a high degree of knowledge for the control and monitoring of systems through machinery control, alarm, and monitoring systems.
Experience in the conduct and development of a 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.
Possession of a Professional Engineer License.

Responsibilities

Support the PMS 300/325 Ship Design Management team, providing SME expertise for technical and engineering efforts on assigned Hull types (e.g T-AGOS, T-AO, T-ATS, T-AOL, T-ARC, Service Craft).
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.
Offer comprehensive mechanical engineering and technical support throughout the shipbuilding process, ensuring the successful execution of concept studies, feasibility studies, and preliminary design activities with a focus on mechanical systems and equipment.
Collaborate on contract design activities and detail design and construction activities, leveraging mechanical engineering expertise to optimize ship systems' performance and functionality.
Conduct independent design reviews, meticulously assessing mechanical components and systems to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical expertise for in-service ship design and engineering activities, contributing to the continuous improvement and efficiency of mechanical systems.
Offer essential support during shipboard installation, ensuring seamless integration and functionality of mechanical components and equipment.
Participate in special studies, conducting thorough analyses and providing valuable insights to enhance shipbuilding processes and mechanical designs.
Conduct advanced 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.