Mechanical Engineer I

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Norwich, Connecticut

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Civil Engineering, DoD Secret Clearance, Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Finite Element Analysis, Government Contracts, Information Technology & Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Testing, Military Specifications, Predictive Modeling, Product Design, Quality Assurance, Security Clearance, Solid Modeling, Static Analysis, Stress Modeling, Structural Engineering, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Norwich, Connecticut
POSTED
1 day ago
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, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct static analyses of mechanical structures or develop solid models to predict stress and structural performance.
  • Conduct FEA of complex structures to determine mechanical shock survivability in a shipboard environment
  • Develop mechanical shock test procedures
  • Assist the Design Team with material selection using proper commercial and/or Military Specifications.
  • Conduct Quality Assurance reviews of design and engineering products.
Qualifications:
  • 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 Zero (0) to Two (2) years business experience in:
Pay Transparency Statement: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $69,000.00/Yr. - USD $72,000/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

About the Company

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AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States, with approximately 1,400 employees nationwide. Based in the Washington, DC, suburb of Chantilly, VA, the company provides systems engineering, technical and managed services to government and private sector customers. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was named “Contractor of the Year” at the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in October, 2007.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Internet Services
FOUNDED
1975