Advanced Mechanical Engineer
Catapult Staffing
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Engineering - Mechanical
Florham Park, NJ (ON-SITE/OFFICE)
Advanced Mechanical Engineer
Department: Engineering
Location: Florham Park, NJ
Role Type: Contract - 9/80 schedule option (every other Friday off)
Clearance: TS/SCI
About Our Client
Our client is a leading defense contractor that engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services for national security applications. With a global team of 12,000+ professionals, they partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas.
The company values trust, honesty, alignment and transparency, offering highly competitive benefits and prides themselves on being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. Employees enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
Job Description
As an Advanced Mechanical Engineer, you will be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for designing hardware for challenging maritime applications. You will work on projects focused on the design and analysis of critical subsea components and systems.
Your role will involve utilizing CAD tools to create mechanical models and drawings, performing structural and thermal analysis, and designing for harsh environments (especially maritime). You'll collaborate with team members across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions that meet project requirements and customer expectations.
The ideal candidate is a creative, collaborative thinker with strong proficiency in mechanical design tools and analysis software, along with experience leading complex projects in challenging environments.
Duties and Responsibilities
Design and analyze critical subsea components and systems for maritime applications
Create mechanical models and detailed drawings using CAD software (CREO/SolidWorks)
Perform structural, shock, and vibration analyses using appropriate tools
Apply knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods to ensure designs are producible
Follow technical, government, and industry standards in design work
Lead complex projects, including planning, execution, and technical oversight
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integrated solutions
Write technical papers and proposals as required
Support continuous professional development within the team
Ensure designs meet requirements for harsh maritime environments
Required Experience/Skills
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field
5+ years of job-related experience (or Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience)
Strong proficiency with modeling CAD tools (CREO and/or SolidWorks)
Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods
Understanding of technical, government, and industry standards
Strong communication skills with ability to write technical papers and proposals
Experience leading complex projects
Nice-to-Haves
Experience with structural and thermal analysis tools (Ansys, Matlab)
Design experience for harsh environments, especially maritime
Experience with subsea components and systems
Knowledge of shock and vibration analysis
Experience with defense industry projects
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required
Master's degree preferred
Join Our Team!
If you're an innovative mechanical engineer with experience in designing for challenging environments and a passion for national security solutions, we invite you to apply.
Join our team in Florham Park, NJ, and be part of award-winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security.
Keywords: Mechanical Engineering | CAD Design | CREO | SolidWorks | Structural Analysis | Maritime Systems | Defense | Subsea Components | Florham Park NJ
GROUP ID: 10529568
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Catapult Staffing
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Today
Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Unspecified
Engineering - Mechanical
Florham Park, NJ (ON-SITE/OFFICE)
Advanced Mechanical Engineer
Department: Engineering
Location: Florham Park, NJ
Role Type: Contract - 9/80 schedule option (every other Friday off)
Clearance: TS/SCI
About Our Client
Our client is a leading defense contractor that engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services for national security applications. With a global team of 12,000+ professionals, they partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas.
The company values trust, honesty, alignment and transparency, offering highly competitive benefits and prides themselves on being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. Employees enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
Job Description
As an Advanced Mechanical Engineer, you will be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for designing hardware for challenging maritime applications. You will work on projects focused on the design and analysis of critical subsea components and systems.
Your role will involve utilizing CAD tools to create mechanical models and drawings, performing structural and thermal analysis, and designing for harsh environments (especially maritime). You'll collaborate with team members across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions that meet project requirements and customer expectations.
The ideal candidate is a creative, collaborative thinker with strong proficiency in mechanical design tools and analysis software, along with experience leading complex projects in challenging environments.
Duties and Responsibilities
Design and analyze critical subsea components and systems for maritime applications
Create mechanical models and detailed drawings using CAD software (CREO/SolidWorks)
Perform structural, shock, and vibration analyses using appropriate tools
Apply knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods to ensure designs are producible
Follow technical, government, and industry standards in design work
Lead complex projects, including planning, execution, and technical oversight
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integrated solutions
Write technical papers and proposals as required
Support continuous professional development within the team
Ensure designs meet requirements for harsh maritime environments
Required Experience/Skills
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field
5+ years of job-related experience (or Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience)
Strong proficiency with modeling CAD tools (CREO and/or SolidWorks)
Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods
Understanding of technical, government, and industry standards
Strong communication skills with ability to write technical papers and proposals
Experience leading complex projects
Nice-to-Haves
Experience with structural and thermal analysis tools (Ansys, Matlab)
Design experience for harsh environments, especially maritime
Experience with subsea components and systems
Knowledge of shock and vibration analysis
Experience with defense industry projects
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required
Master's degree preferred
Join Our Team!
If you're an innovative mechanical engineer with experience in designing for challenging environments and a passion for national security solutions, we invite you to apply.
Join our team in Florham Park, NJ, and be part of award-winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security.
Keywords: Mechanical Engineering | CAD Design | CREO | SolidWorks | Structural Analysis | Maritime Systems | Defense | Subsea Components | Florham Park NJ
GROUP ID: 10529568
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Job ID: 484060383
Originally Posted on: 7/4/2025
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