Mechanical Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Use SOLIDWORKS to develop solid models and create 2D assembly-level drawings that will become Government Furnished Information (GFI) for new submarine analysis systems.
• Work daily with onsite government Engineers and Project Managers to ensure that information is technically accurate.
• Develop project schedules, create technical reports, whitepapers, and general correspondence.
• Conduct static analyses of mechanical structures or develop solid models to predict stresses and structural performance.
• Assist the Design Team with material selection using proper commercial and/or Military Specifications.
• Conduct Quality Assurance reviews of design and engineering products.
• Interface with customers and government sponsors.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or structural engineering.
• Ability to maintain a DOD 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:
• Be comfortable in relatively confined spaces.
• Capable of climbing vertical ladders (20' - 25') within the submarine.
• At least two (2) years business experience in:
  • General engineering.
  • Working with SOLIDWORKS.
  • Working with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Working with Visio Diagram/Flowchart Software.