Associate Mechanical Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Work with and learn from engineers and designer/drafters to design, develop, analyze, and support fabrication of pressurized mechanical systems for hydraulics, pneumatics, and seawater for underwater launchers .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeNorwich • Connecticut • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and analyzing pressurized mechanical systems, with proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and 3D CAD modeling. Capable of conducting stress analysis and quality assurance for technical data packages in compliance with military specifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)3D CAD Modeling in SolidWorksStress AnalysisTechnical Data Packages (TDPs)DoW Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Stress CalculationsMechanical EngineeringHydraulics DesignPneumatics DesignSeawater Systems DesignQuality Assurance ReviewsTechnical Drawing CreationMaterial SelectionShip ChecksSubmarine Construction Research

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationTeam CollaborationCustomer Interface

Tools & Technologies

ANSYSSolidWorksMicrosoft OfficeABAQUSNastranCOMSOLAdvanced Technical Information Support (ATIS) System

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringU.S. Citizenship

Industry Keywords

Pressurized Mechanical SystemsMilitary SpecificationsUnderwater LaunchersNuclear SubmarinesTechnical Data Packages

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with and learn from engineers and designer/drafters to design, develop, analyze, and support fabrication of pressurized mechanical systems for hydraulics, pneumatics, and seawater for underwater launchers
Support development of Technical Data Packages (TDPs) using free body diagrams, stress calculations, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in ANSYS
Create 3D CAD parts, 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, with some foreign travel possible
Research submarine construction drawings using the Advanced Technical Information Support (ATIS) System

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Comfortable in relatively confined spaces
Capable of climbing vertical ladders (20’–25’) within the submarine
At least three (3) years academic experience doing stress analysis with hand calculations
At least one (1) year academic experience using FEA tools such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, Nastran, COMSOL, or SolidWorks Simulation
Professional experience with Microsoft Office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Employee ownership