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AMERICAN SYSTEMS

IT and engineering services for government

Senior Engineer

Mechanical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMcLean, VA, USA$130k - $172.6k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline is required.
  • Requires 5 to 7 years of related engineering experience, or 20 or more years of experience supporting Navy programs.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting Naval surface ships, shipboard systems, or fleet engineering environments is required.
  • An active Secret clearance is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in engineering design, systems analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation is required.
  • Experience supporting mission-critical systems and infrastructure is required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior engineering consultant and subject matter expert for mission-critical infrastructure, systems, equipment, and Naval surface ship systems and operations.
  • Apply scientific and engineering principles to assess operational requirements and develop effective technical solutions for shore-based and shipboard environments.
  • Develop preliminary and final design plans, engineering specifications, cost estimates, and procurement packages.
  • Support the operation, preventive maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, utility, and mission-critical systems, including systems relevant to Naval surface ships.
  • Define functional requirements and support the design, testing, analysis, and integration of components and systems.
  • Evaluate designs and systems for effectiveness, reliability, safety, and cost efficiency.
  • Design, analyze, configure, test, and troubleshoot engineering systems and related components.
  • Provide project engineering, program management, development, evaluation, and lifecycle support.
  • Conduct site surveys and investigations to collect technical data and support engineering design efforts.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical solutions align with project objectives, fleet requirements, and operational needs.
  • Provide engineering support informed by experience with surface combatants, amphibious ships, support vessels, or other Naval surface platforms.

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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