Senior Marine Propulsion Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Provide technical support and documentation for the design, development, and evaluation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, including power supply and propulsion systems .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the design, development, and evaluation of marine vessels and propulsion systems, with a strong focus on technical documentation and compliance with industry regulations. Proficient in conducting trade studies and developing machinery arrangements to optimize performance and efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Ship Propulsion Systems DevelopmentMechanical Engineering DegreeTechnical DocumentationTrade Studies OversightABS and NVR Compliance

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Hard Skills

Ship Machinery DesignPower Supply SystemsDiesel-Electric SystemsDynamic Positioning SystemsNoise and Vibration AnalysisWeight AssessmentsMachinery ArrangementsControl Systems DevelopmentTechnical Data PackagesPropeller and Rudder Design

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Marine VesselsShip Design RulesCommercial Ship RegulationsPropulsion System Interfaces

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical support and documentation for the design, development, and evaluation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, including power supply and propulsion systems
Research and develop ship propulsion systems, including diesels, gas turbines, diesel-electric systems, propellers, rudders, thrusters, gears, shafts, bearings, seals, noise, vibration, and dynamic positioning system interfaces
Apply propulsion-system research to applicable designs and requirements
Develop system documentation and ship specifications
Design, develop, and evaluate operation of marine vessels and shipboard propulsion machinery
Review and develop technical data packages
Provide oversight on development of machinery arrangements
Conduct and oversee trade studies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineer or related field
6+ years of experience with developing ship propulsion and control systems, machinery arrangements, weight assessments, and conducting trade studies on the configuration of propulsion and associated components
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
Knowledge of ABS, NVR, and commercial ship design rules and regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

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