Staff Mechanical Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Work with and mentor other 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 StatesLead💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and analyzing pressurized mechanical systems, with a strong focus on stress analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using ANSYS. Proficient in creating Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and 3D CAD models in SolidWorks, while ensuring compliance with military specifications.

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Stress AnalysisFinite Element Analysis (FEA)ANSYSSolidWorksTechnical Data Packages (TDPs)

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Hard Skills

Stress AnalysisFinite Element Analysis (FEA)ANSYSSolidWorks3D CAD ModelingTechnical Data Packages (TDPs)Quality Assurance ReviewsHand CalculationsMaterial SelectionResearch of Submarine Construction Drawings

Soft Skills

MentoringCustomer InterfaceCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SolidWorksMicrosoft OfficeAdvanced Technical Information Support (ATIS) System

Certifications & Qualifications

DoW Secret ClearanceU.S. Citizenship

Industry Keywords

Mechanical EngineeringHydraulicsPneumaticsSubmarine ConstructionMilitary Specifications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with and mentor other engineers and designer/drafters to design, develop, analyze, and support fabrication of pressurized mechanical systems for hydraulics, pneumatics, and seawater for underwater launchers
Develop Technical Data Packages (TDPs) using free body diagrams, stress calculations, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in ANSYS
Support designers/drafters by creating 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 TDPs
Interface with customers and government sponsors
Support possible testing of designs onboard submarines and in test facilities, with some foreign travel possible
Conduct research of 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 professional experience doing stress analysis with hand calculations
At least three (3) years professional 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