Mechanical Engineer I, II, III, Fluid Systems / Piping

The Mechanical Engineering Department supports the design, construction, and testing of fluid systems and equipment on naval surface combatants.

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical and project leadership for assigned systems, equipment and related tasks.
• Develop and maintain equipment specifications, diagrams and associated calculations.
• Support of construction activities, including ship testing, system activation and sea trials.
• Interface with customers to resolve technical issues, recommend changes and maintain appropriate communications.
• Develop, document, and present technical position on requirements compliance issues related to design and construction within assigned area of cognizance.
• Create CAE models that simulate ship system designs, and perform analyses and calculations using CAE applications.
• Participate on, or lead, integrated product and process teams.
• Develop and define ship system engineering requirements and relate them to top level performance requirements.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering from an ABET accredited university or college required.
• MS degree and/or PE license preferred.
• WINDOWS and WINDOWS software operating skills required; CAD (CATIA or AutoCAD) skills desirable.

Engineer I: 0-1 year of experience preferredEngineer II: Minimum 1 year experience in Mechanical, Marine, or applicable engineering/technical positionEngineer III: Minimum 3 years experience in Mechanical, Marine, or applicable engineering/technical position

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of fluid mechanics in the design and development of piping and auxiliary systems.
• Knowledge of fluid system equipment, pump curves, pressure drop, heat transfer, and piping system design.
• Knowledge of testing and activation of fluid systems.
• System modeling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of firefighting systems, air conditioning plants, cooling water systems, and hydraulic systems preferred.
• Ability to use Microsoft Access database and VBA preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; adept at giving technical presentations at group meetings.
• Positive attitude toward a teaming environment and demonstrated ability to function as a contributing engineering team member.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute projects.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical project.