AMERICAN SYSTEMS

IT and engineering services for government

Mechanical Engineer - Staff

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNorwich, CT, USA$90k - $110k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, or structural engineering is required.
The candidate must be able to maintain a Department of War Secret Clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain or hold a U.S. security clearance.
The candidate must be physically capable of conducting ship checks on United States nuclear submarines, comfortable in relatively confined spaces, and capable of climbing vertical ladders 20–25 feet within a submarine.
At least three years of professional experience performing stress analysis with hand calculations is required.
At least three years of professional experience using finite element analysis tools such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, Nastran, COMSOL, or SolidWorks Simulation is required.
Professional experience with Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

Work with and mentor other engineers and designer/drafters to design, develop, analyze, and support fabrication of pressurized mechanical systems for hydraulics, pneumatics, and seawater for underwater launchers.
Develop Technical Data Packages using free body diagrams, stress calculations, and finite element analysis in ANSYS to demonstrate that designs meet requirements.
Support designers/drafters by creating 3D computer-aided design parts and assemblies, and 2D drawings in SolidWorks.
Select design materials based on stress calculations and commercial or military specifications.
Conduct quality assurance reviews of drawings and Technical Data Packages.
Interface with customers and government sponsors.
Support possible testing of designs onboard submarines and in test facilities; some foreign travel may be required.
Research submarine construction drawings using the Advanced Technical Information Support System.

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

Work with and mentor other engineers and designer/drafters to design, develop, analyze, and support the fabrication of pressurized mechanical systems for hydraulics, pneumatics, and seawater, for underwater launchers
Develop Technical Data Packages (TDPs) with the use of free body diagrams, stress calculations, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in ANSYS to prove design meets certain requirements
Support designer/drafter’s by creating 3D CAD parts, assemblies, and 2D drawings in SolidWorks
Select design materials based on stress calculations as well as commercial and/or military specifications.
Conduct quality assurance reviews of drawings and technical data packages (TDPs).
Interface with customers and government sponsors.
Support possible testing of designs onboard submarines and in test facilities with some foreign travel possible.
Conduct research of submarine construction drawings using the Advanced Technical Information Support (ATIS) System.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, or structural engineering.
Ability to maintain a DoW Secret Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
Physically capable to conduct ship checks on United States Nuclear Submarines:
Be comfortable in relatively confined spaces.
Capable of climbing vertical ladders (20’ – 25’) within the submarine.
At least three (3) years professional experience doing stress analysis with hand calculations
At least three (3) years professional experience using FEA tools such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, Nastran, COMSOL, or SolidWorks Simulation
Professional experience with Microsoft Office

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $90,000.00/Yr. - USD $110,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

Compensation: 90000 to 110000 (USD)

About the Company

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

IT and engineering services for government

AMERICAN SYSTEMS delivers information technology and engineering services to U.S. government clients as an employee-owned government contractor. It focuses on IT and enterprise services, software development, and systems engineering, with offerings such as legacy systems migration, mobile app development, and user experience design. The company operates primarily for federal agencies, including the Intelligence Community, by winning government contracts to support national security initiatives and mission-critical programs. Its employee-owned structure aligns workforce interests with company success, differentiating it from typical contractor firms by giving employees a stake in outcomes and accountability in delivering technical and engineering solutions to national security and IT needs.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chantilly, VA
Founded: 1975

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