Mechanical Engineer II

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Mechanical Engineer II designing submarine systems at AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a federal government contractor. Conducting research, analysis, and collaborating with engineering teams for submarines.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeNorwich • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct research of submarine construction drawings using the Advanced Technical Information Support (ATIS) System
Design and/or analyze pressurized mechanical systems for hydraulics, pneumatics, and seawater to meet requirements such as flow, pressure drop, thermal, and acoustic signature
Part of a team that develops submarine shipboard alterations
Learn while working with an experienced engineering staff
Conduct static analysis of mechanical structures
Conduct hydrodynamic analyses under a variety of at-sea operational conditions
Develop models to predict performance
Assist the Design Team with material selection based on in-process stress calculations as well as commercial and/or military specifications
Conduct quality assurance reviews of design and engineering products
Interface with customers and government sponsors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil or structural engineering
Ability to maintain a DOD Secret Clearance
U.S. Citizenship required for obtaining/holding a U.S. security 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 two (2) years of business experience in:
- Working with AutoCAD and AutoDesk Inventor or SolidWorks
- Working with Piping systems
- Working with Finite Element Analysis
- Working with Microsoft Office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical EngineeringHydraulic SystemsPneumatic SystemsStatic AnalysisHydrodynamic AnalysisMaterial SelectionPerformance ModelingQuality Assurance ReviewsStress CalculationsSubmarine Construction Drawings

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCustomer InterfaceCommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringU.S. Citizenship