Mechanical Engineer, Staff

AMERICAN SYSTEMS•Bethesda, MD

2d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to support federal government programs. The role involves mechanical structural analysis, design support, quality assurance, and collaboration with government customers and sponsors. The engineer will work daily with onsite government engineers and project managers to help ensure technical accuracy, while also developing project schedules and technical documentation. The position requires ship checks aboard United States nuclear submarines. The employee must be comfortable in relatively confined spaces and able to climb vertical ladders 20–25 feet within a submarine. The successful candidate must be able to maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain or hold the clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, or structural engineering.
Ability to maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
U.S. citizenship required to obtain or hold a 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.
Comfort working in relatively confined spaces.
Ability to climb vertical ladders 20–25 feet 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 and create technical reports and white papers.
Conduct ship checks on United States nuclear submarines.