Systems Engineer Mechanical

About the Role:

Position Overview The Systems Engineer (Mechanical) is responsible for the design, analysis, and integration of mechanical and structural systems across complex maritime platforms. This role requires a systems-level mindset with strong mechanical engineering expertise, supporting projects that involve mechanical interface integration with electrical and communications systems. Key Responsibilities Requirements Analysis & System Design
• Perform system-level requirements analysis, decomposition, and allocation for mechanical and structural systems.
• Translate customer and MIL-STD specifications into mechanical design criteria and system architecture.
• Develop performance and environmental requirements (shock, vibration, noise, thermal, fluid flow). System Architecture Development
• Develop and evaluate mechanical system architectures
• Model mechanical system performance and ensure integration with electrical and control systems.
• Optimize design for manufacturability, maintainability, and shipboard installation. Integration & Interface Management
• Manage mechanical interfaces across systems — including mounting structures, thermal management, piping, and cable routing.
• Develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs), installation drawings, and 3D models showing integrated mechanical layouts.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, and software teams to ensure cohesive system integration. Testing, Verification, & Validation
• Develop test procedures and support system-level verification and validation for mechanical and environmental performance.
• Participate in integration, commissioning, and acceptance testing onboard ships or at test facilities.
• Conduct root-cause analyses and corrective actions for mechanical or thermal anomalies. Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with maritime and defense standards (MIL-STD-901D, MIL-STD-167, ABS, DNV, etc.).
• Support configuration and risk management throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct reliability, maintainability, and safety analyses (FMEA, fault tree analysis, hazard assessment). Documentation & Reporting
• Prepare mechanical design documentation, test reports, analysis packages, and installation procedures.
• Support design reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and customer technical audits. Collaboration & Technical Leadership
• Work cross-functionally with electrical, software, manufacturing, and field service teams to deliver integrated maritime solutions.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Interface with shipyards, customers, and government stakeholders during design, production, and installation phases. Qualifications Education:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related STEM field. Experience:
• 3+ years of relevant experience in mechanical or systems engineering, preferably in maritime, defense, or shipbuilding industries.
• Proficiency with CAD and modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or AutoCAD).
• Experience with FEA and thermal/structural analysis tools
• Knowledge of materials selection, corrosion control, and environmental design for marine applications.
• Understanding of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and vibration/shock requirements in shipboard environments. Other Requirements:
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance.
• Excellent technical communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel to shipyards, test sites, or customer facilities as needed

Skills:

The required skills will be utilized daily as you engage in system design and troubleshooting, ensuring that you can effectively analyze and resolve issues. Your programming knowledge will be essential for developing scripts and automating processes, enhancing system efficiency. Familiarity with operating systems and networking will allow you to monitor and maintain system performance proactively. Preferred skills, such as cloud computing knowledge, will enable you to contribute to modern system architectures and solutions. Overall, a combination of these skills will empower you to collaborate effectively with team members and deliver high-quality engineering solutions.