Senior Marine Propulsion Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Provide engineering and technical support for marine vessels, shipboard machinery, and associated mechanical systems .

Posted 10/8/2026full-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 marine propulsion systems and shipboard machinery, with a strong focus on design evaluation, technical documentation, and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in developing and assessing propulsion configurations and machinery arrangements to support vessel modernization initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Mechanical Engineering6+ Years Of Experience In Ship Propulsion SystemsProficiency In PythonStrong Knowledge Of Marine Propulsion SystemsActive DoD Security Clearance At Secret Or Above

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Hard Skills

Ship Propulsion Systems DevelopmentMachinery ArrangementsTechnical Documentation DevelopmentPropulsion Control SystemsWeight AssessmentsTrade StudiesEngineering AnalysisSystem Design RequirementsVessel ModernizationDynamic Positioning System Interfaces

Tools & Technologies

Data BricksPower AppsMTU DiaSys

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipAbility To Obtain A Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

ABSNVRCommercial Ship Design RulesSafety StandardsCompliance Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide engineering and technical support for marine vessels, shipboard machinery, and associated mechanical systems
Perform design evaluation, documentation development, propulsion analysis, and support modernization initiatives
Provide technical support for the design, development, documentation, and evaluation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment
Support engineering efforts involving power supply and propulsion systems
Research, develop, and assess ship propulsion systems, including diesel engines, gas turbines, diesel-electric systems, propellers, rudders, thrusters, gears, shafts, bearings, seals, noise and vibration considerations, and dynamic positioning system interfaces
Apply engineering principles and technical analysis to support system design requirements and vessel modernization
Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of shipboard propulsion machinery
Develop system documentation and ship specifications
Review and develop technical data packages
Provide oversight for the development of machinery arrangements
Support and conduct trade studies related to propulsion system configuration and associated components
Apply knowledge of ABS, NVR, and commercial ship design rules and regulations
Support engineering efforts aligned with applicable design, safety, and compliance standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
6+ years of experience developing ship propulsion systems, propulsion control systems, machinery arrangements, weight assessments, and trade studies involving propulsion configurations and associated components
Proficiency in Python, Data bricks, Power Apps, and MTU DiaSys
Strong knowledge of marine propulsion systems and shipboard mechanical equipment
Experience supporting the design, development, and evaluation of vessel machinery systems
Ability to develop and review technical documentation, specifications, and data packages
Understanding of machinery arrangements, propulsion integration, and associated engineering analyses
U.S. Citizenship required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
Active DoD security clearance at Secret or above highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

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