Engineer, Senior
AMERICAN SYSTEMS · americansystems.com
McLeanSenior5–7 yrs
The job in short
Senior engineering consultant for Naval surface ship and mission-critical infrastructure systems.
ProcurementInsurance
Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2026-07-31
- Location as listed
- McLean, VA, US
- Role
- Engineer (other)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
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, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training.
Responsibilities
• Serve as a senior engineering consultant and subject matter expert for mission-critical infrastructure, systems, equipment, and Naval surface ship systems and operations.
• Apply scientific and engineering principles to assess operational requirements and develop effective technical solutions for shore-based and shipboard environments.
• Develop preliminary and final design plans, engineering specifications, cost estimates, and procurement packages.
• Support the operation, preventive maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, utility, and mission-critical systems, including systems relevant to Naval surface ships.
• Define functional requirements and support the design, testing, analysis, and integration of components and systems.
• Evaluate designs and systems for effectiveness, reliability, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Design, analyze, configure, test, and troubleshoot engineering systems and related components.
• Provide project engineering, program management, development, evaluation, and lifecycle support.
• Conduct site surveys and investigations to collect technical data and support engineering design efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical solutions align with project objectives, fleet requirements, and operational needs.
• Provide engineering support informed by experience with surface combatants, amphibious ships, support vessels, or other Naval surface platforms.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of related engineering experience, or 20 plus years of experience supporting Navy programs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Naval surface ships, shipboard systems, or fleet engineering environments.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering design, systems analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting mission-critical systems and infrastructure.
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $130,000.00/Yr. - USD $172,600/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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