Senior Mechanical Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Provide guidance and expertise in mechanical engineering for complex mechanical equipment and systems .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical engineering, including advanced analytical methods, design modifications, and technical guidance for complex mechanical systems. Proficient in CAD and CAM tools, with a strong background in modeling, simulation, and compliance with engineering specifications.

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Bachelor’s Degree In EngineeringActive Secret Security ClearanceFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Modeling And Simulation Using CAD And CAMShip Alterations Engineering Experience

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringAdvanced Analytical MethodsDesign ModificationsWeight & Moment AnalysisStatic AnalysisMaterials Alternatives Analysis

Soft Skills

SupervisionCoordinationTechnical Guidance

Tools & Technologies

CAD SoftwareCAM SoftwareFinite Element Analysis Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Ship Alterations EngineeringCommercial And Military Specification Material SelectionEngineering TechniquesTechnical ManualsEvaluation Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide guidance and expertise in mechanical engineering for complex mechanical equipment and systems
Investigate, evaluate, and develop new applications for existing equipment and systems
Apply advanced analytical and investigative methods and techniques
Estimate manpower and material requirements for assigned tasks
Prepare task schedules
Supervise and coordinate technicians fabricating and installing complex mechanical and related electronic equipment and systems
Direct field operation and maintenance activities when required
Evaluate operational systems and design modifications to eliminate malfunctions or address changing requirements
Develop original applications and complex test procedures for equipment and systems
Plan, organize, and conduct assignment development
Coordinate manpower and activities across program stages for effective integration
Provide technical guidance on design fabrication drawings
Review and correct drawings for engineering techniques and specifications
Develop, release, and maintain documentation according to company and contractual requirements
Review, write, and edit evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, and related reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, or Computer Science
Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
U.S. Citizenship required for obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
Five years of experience with ship alterations engineering requirements
Seven years of collective experience in modeling and simulation of new designs and facilitating changes to existing designs using CAD and CAM tools and software
Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software
Experience with Weight & Moment analysis
Experience with Static analysis
Experience with commercial and military specification material selection
Experience with materials alternatives analysis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Employee ownership (employee-owned company)