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Mechanical Engineer, Staff

AMERICAN SYSTEMS · americansystems.com
NorwichLead / Manager
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Staff mechanical engineering.

SolidWorksInsurance

Details

Found
34 d ago · posted 2026-09-18
Location
Norwich, CT, US
Pay (as listed)
$90,000 a year

Full description

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, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. Responsibilities • Work with and mentor other engineers and designer/drafters to design, develop, analyze, and support the fabrication of pressurized mechanical systems for hydraulics, pneumatics, and seawater, for underwater launchers • Develop Technical Data Packages (TDPs) with the use of free body diagrams, stress calculations, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in ANSYS to prove design meets certain requirements • Support designer/drafter’s by creating 3D CAD parts, assemblies, and 2D drawings in SolidWorks • Select design materials based on stress calculations as well as commercial and/or military specifications. • Conduct quality assurance reviews of drawings and technical data packages (TDPs). • Interface with customers and government sponsors. • Support possible testing of designs onboard submarines and in test facilities with some foreign travel possible. • Conduct research of submarine construction drawings using the Advanced Technical Information Support (ATIS) System. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, or structural engineering. • Ability to maintain a DoW 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 three (3) years professional experience doing stress analysis with hand calculations • At least three (3) years professional experience using FEA tools such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, Nastran, COMSOL, or SolidWorks Simulation • Professional experience with Microsoft Office Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $90,000.00/Yr. - USD $110,000/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

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