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, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training.
Responsibilities
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Responsible for providing guidance and expertise in mechanical engineering to design complex mechanical equipment and systems, and to investigate, evaluate and develop new applications for existing equipment and systems.
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Determines theoretical principles involved and applying advanced analytical and investigative methods and techniques.
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Analyzes assigned tasks to provide estimates of manpower and material required to complete.
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Prepares schedules for accomplishing tasks within estimates.
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Supervises and coordinates technicians in fabrication and installation of complex mechanical and related electronic equipment and systems.
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May direct field operation and maintenance activities of mechanical equipment/systems installations.
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Evaluates operational systems and designs modification to eliminate causes of malfunctions or changes in system requirements.
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Develops new applications requiring appreciable originality and ingenuity, and complex test procedures for equipment and systems which are significantly different from existing designs.
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Plans, organizes and conducts the development of each assignment; coordinates manpower assigned to each activity and coordinates the activities of group involved in various stages of overall program to ensure effective integration.
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Provides technical guidance to personnel involved with producing design fabrication drawings.
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Reviews and corrects drawings to ensure proper engineering techniques and required specification have been utilized.
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Develops, releases and maintains documentation in accordance with company and contractual requirements.
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Reviews, writes and edits reports such as evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, etc. to provide recommendations, conclusions, and other data.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, or Computer Science
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Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
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U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
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Five years experience with ship alterations engineering requirements
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Seven years of collective experience in:
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Modeling and simulation of new designs as well as facilitating changes to existing designs using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) tools and software
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Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software
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Weight & Moment analysis
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Static analysis
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Commercial and military specification material selection
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Materials alternatives analysis
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $125,000.00/Yr. - USD $145,000/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