About this role
Overview
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, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
Responsibilities
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Work with and learn from other engineers and designer/drafters to design, develop, analyze, and support the fabrication of pressurized mechanical systems for hydraulics, pneumatics, and seawater, for underwater launchers
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Support the development of Technical Data Packages (TDPs) with the use of free body diagrams, stress calculations, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in ANSYS to prove design meets certain requirements
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Support designer/drafter’s by creating 3D CAD parts, assemblies, and 2D drawings in SolidWorks
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Select design materials based on stress calculations as well as commercial and/or military specifications.
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Conduct quality assurance reviews of drawings and technical data packages (TDPs).
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Interface with customers and government sponsors.
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Support possible testing of designs onboard submarines and in test facilities with some foreign travel possible.
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Conduct research of submarine construction drawings using the Advanced Technical Information Support (ATIS) System.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, or structural engineering.
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Ability to maintain a DoW Secret Clearance.
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U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
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Physically capable to conduct ship checks on United States Nuclear Submarines:
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Be comfortable in relatively confined spaces.
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Capable of climbing vertical ladders (20’ – 25’) within the submarine.
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At least three (2) years academic experience doing stress analysis with hand calculations
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At least one (1) years academic experience using FEA tools such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, Nastran, COMSOL, or SolidWorks Simulation
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Professional experience with Microsoft Office
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $60,000.00/Yr. - USD $80,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status