Mechanical Engineer, Associate
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Salary$60k – $80k
LocationNorwich, CT, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 18, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, or structural engineering
Ability to maintain a DoW Secret Clearance
Physically capable to conduct ship checks on United States Nuclear Submarines: comfortable in relatively confined spaces
Capable of climbing vertical ladders (20' – 25') within the submarine
At least three (2) years academic experience doing stress analysis with hand calculations
At least one (1) years academic experience using FEA tools such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, Nastran, COMSOL, or SolidWorks Simulation
Professional experience with Microsoft Office
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
Skills
SolidWorks
ANSYS
ABAQUS
Nastran
COMSOL
SolidWorks Simulation
Microsoft Office
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
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
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Work with and learn from 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
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Support the development of 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
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Support designer/drafter’s by creating 3D CAD parts, assemblies, and 2D drawings in SolidWorks
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Select design materials based on stress calculations as well as commercial and/or military specifications.
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Conduct quality assurance reviews of drawings and technical data packages (TDPs).
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Interface with customers and government sponsors.
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Support possible testing of designs onboard submarines and in test facilities with some foreign travel possible.
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Conduct research of submarine construction drawings using the Advanced Technical Information Support (ATIS) System.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, or structural engineering.
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Ability to maintain a DoW Secret Clearance.
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U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
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Physically capable to conduct ship checks on United States Nuclear Submarines:
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Be comfortable in relatively confined spaces.
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Capable of climbing vertical ladders (20’ – 25’) within the submarine.
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At least three (2) years academic experience doing stress analysis with hand calculations
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At least one (1) years academic experience using FEA tools such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, Nastran, COMSOL, or SolidWorks Simulation
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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 $60,000.00/Yr. - USD $80,000/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
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