Ocean Mechanical Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you searching for an opportunity to apply your engineering skills in a creative and collaborative laboratory environment working on research, development, and integration of groundbreaking maritime technology? Do you have a desire to help solve some of the US Navy's most exciting challenges in the undersea domain? Would you love to engage in meaningful, hands-on work in the exciting field of Ocean Systems Mechanical Engineering with an employer that prioritizes impact, innovation, and personal development? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking a creative Mechanical Engineer to join the Engineering and Test Group (KME) where we specialize in advancing technological capabilities for Navy operations through development and testing of sophisticated sensor systems and complex electro-mechanical systems for maritime and undersea applications. As a member of our team, you'll contribute to critical system development and experimental efforts. You will be joining a team committed to crafting an environment of innovation.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field with 5+ years of demonstrated relevant engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience with the design, analysis, qualification and testing of large marine winches and/or launch and recovery systems.
Demonstrated experience with the design, development, testing, and deployment of electro-mechanical systems, from initial concepts through fabrication and bench/field tests and hands-on experience with design, development, deployment, operations and testing of ocean systems.
Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team and possess strong interpersonal, speaking, and technical writing skills to communicate effectively with staff and management at all levels
Experienced with engineering software packages for design and finite element analysis such as SolidWorks and Ansys.
Able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Hold a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field with 5+ years of demonstrated relevant engineering experience.
Have demonstrated experience with the design, analysis, qualification and testing of large marine winches and/or launch and recovery systems.
Have demonstrated experience with the design, development, testing, and deployment of electro-mechanical systems, from initial concepts through fabrication and bench/field tests and hands-on experience with design, development, deployment, operations and testing of ocean systems.
Show proven ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team and possess strong interpersonal, speaking, and technical writing skills to communicate effectively with staff and management at all levels
Are experienced with engineering software packages for design and finite element analysis such as SolidWorks and Ansys.
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance.

Responsibilities

Working with a multidisciplinary team to design mechanical parts and assemblies using computer aided design (CAD) programs such as SolidWorks.
Use modeling, simulation, and finite element analysis (FEA) software as needed to support system design.
Generate documentation for design reviews and fabrication/assembly.
Work with fabrication staff and other specialists to plan for and lead fabrication and assembly.
Analyze and test systems destined for a maritime environment.
Support, lead, and manage projects with mechanical design, fabrication, assembly, integration and trouble-shooting techniques on a variety of electro-mechanical systems for maritime applications in the laboratory or on a field project while working independently or as part of a project team.
Assist in the brainstorming and development of new initiatives/concepts in maritime applications through research and development (R&D) efforts including conceptualizing components and assemblies, as well as generating formal design drawings and documentation using SolidWorks and other software tools.
Develop project plans and test plans and conduct land/ocean-based field tests/demonstrations of advanced sensor systems to ensure that program objectives are satisfactorily addressed through simulation, subsystem integration testing, and full system testing.
Write test reports and brief designs, test plans, and test reports to upper management and sponsors.
Support at-sea testing by conducting ship checks, planning for deployment and recovery of systems, coordinating field test hardware preparation and shipping, and preparing and installing winches, cranes, and other electro-mechanical equipment as well as assisting with and leading back-deck operations.
Collaborate with multiple DoD system partners to evaluate current designs, identify risks, and develop solutions to address those risks.