Mechanical Engineer, Senior

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

United States, Virginia, McLean 8260 Greensboro Drive (Show on map) Sep 15, 2026 Mechanical Engineer, Senior

Location US-VA-McLean

ID 2026-4944

Category Engineering Position Type Full-Time Remote No Clearance Required Secret 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 Responsible for providing guidance and expertise in mechanical engineering to design complex mechanical equipment and systems, and to investigate, evaluate and develop new applications for existing equipment and systems.

Determines theoretical principles involved and applying advanced analytical and investigative methods and techniques.

Analyzes assigned tasks to provide estimates of manpower and material required to complete.

Prepares schedules for accomplishing tasks within estimates.

Supervises and coordinates technicians in fabrication and installation of complex mechanical and related electronic equipment and systems.

May direct field operation and maintenance activities of mechanical equipment/systems installations.

Evaluates operational systems and designs modification to eliminate causes of malfunctions or changes in system requirements.

Develops new applications requiring appreciable originality and ingenuity, and complex test procedures for equipment and systems which are significantly different from existing designs.

Plans, organizes and conducts the development of each assignment; coordinates manpower assigned to each activity and coordinates the activities of group involved in various stages of overall program to ensure effective integration.

Provides technical guidance to personnel involved with producing design fabrication drawings.

Reviews and corrects drawings to ensure proper engineering techniques and required specification have been utilized.

Develops, releases and maintains documentation in accordance with company and contractual requirements.

Reviews, writes and edits reports such as evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, etc. to provide recommendations, conclusions, and other data. AMS #hotjobs Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, or Computer Science

Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance

Five years experience with ship alterations engineering requirements

Seven years of collective experience in:

Modeling and simulation of new designs as well as facilitating changes to existing designs using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) tools and software

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software

Weight & Moment analysis

Static analysis

Commercial and military specification material selection

Materials alternatives analysis Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $125,000.00/Yr. - USD $145,000/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