Mechanical Engineer
MANTECH · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Remote Mechanical Engineer role supporting US Navy ships.
- Focus on maintenance management and data development.
- Conduct technical studies and failure investigations.
- Requires Bachelor's and 7+ years of specialized experience.
- Secret clearance required for this position.
About the role
Mechanical Engineer
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Mechanical Engineer to join our team. This position is remote out of Virginia, but requires occasional travel to Chesapeake or Norfolk, VA, for client meetings and events.The Mechanical Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support Military Sealift Command (MSC) maintenance management and data development. You will help ensure the reliability of mission-critical platforms by performing technical studies, failure investigations, and providing engineering recommendations for propulsion, auxiliary, and HVAC shipboard systems.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Performing a wide range of technical and engineering studies, including economic analyses and failure investigations for preventive and predictive maintenance.
- Collaborating with ship's force to identify maintenance repair requirements and supporting shipyard availabilities with expert analysis.
- Developing Mechanical System Calculations and Schematics, including System Load Estimates and Pipe Sizing/Fluid Flow Calculations.
- Executing HVAC Calculations, Pressure Drop Calculations, and Thermostat & Reheat Design/Selection to ensure environmental system integrity.
- Interpreting ship's drawings and equipment technical manuals to develop comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Supporting the Military Sealift Command (MSC) by providing engineering recommendations for propulsion, shafting, and auxiliary shipboard systems.
- Utilizing specialized software for modeling and equipment selection methodology to meet complex marine design requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 7+ years of experience with specialized vessels in one or more of the following areas: Expeditionary Fast Transport Vessels (T-EPF), Hospital Ships (T-AH), Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships (T-AKE), Underway Replenishment Oilers (T-AO), Cable Laying/Repair (T-ARC), Rescue/Salvage Ships (T-ARS), Submarine Tender (T-AS), Fleet Ocean Tugs (T-ATF), Command Ship (LCC), Expeditionary Mobile Base (T-ESB), Fast Combat Support Vessels (T-AOE) or like vessels.
- Experience with complex marine propulsion and auxiliary systems with demonstrated expertise in propulsion system design.
- Experience performing pipe sizing, fluid flow calculations, and HVAC pressure drop models in a naval environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Pipe-Flo and/or ANSYS (or similar software), MathCAD, Adobe Pro, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite.
- Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex technical documentation and mechanical engineering studies.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or advanced certification in maritime mechanical systems.
- Self-starter with excellent people skills - able to work across teams, organize meetings/boards, and drive change throughout an organization.
Clearance Requirements
An active Secret clearance is required for this position.Physical Requirements
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, climb ladder wells on vessels, etc.
- Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve attending meetings.
- Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Key skills/competency
- Mechanical Engineering
- Military Sealift Command (MSC)
- Maintenance Management
- Failure Investigations
- Propulsion Systems
- HVAC Systems
- Pipe Sizing
- Fluid Flow Calculations
- Shipboard Systems
- Naval Environment
Skills & topics
- Mechanical Engineer
- Naval Engineering
- Ship Maintenance
- Propulsion Systems
- HVAC Design
- Fluid Dynamics
- FEA
- CAD
- Remote Work
- Virginia
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 7+ years of specialized vessel experience and expertise in marine propulsion and auxiliary systems.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize experience with pipe sizing, fluid flow calculations, and HVAC models.
- Address qualifications: Clearly state your Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and any preferred software proficiencies.
- Highlight clearance: Explicitly mention your active Secret clearance in your application.
- Prepare for travel: Be ready to discuss occasional travel to Chesapeake or Norfolk, VA.
Technical preparation
Review naval vessel propulsion and auxiliary systems.,Practice HVAC and fluid flow calculations.,Familiarize with Pipe-Flo or ANSYS.,Prepare to interpret ship drawings and manuals.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex engineering study you led.,How do you collaborate with ship's force?,Discuss a time you investigated a system failure.,How do you manage remote work and travel?
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Mechanical Engineer position at MANTECH fully remote?
- The Mechanical Engineer position is primarily remote, based out of Virginia. However, it requires occasional travel to Chesapeake or Norfolk, VA, for client meetings and events.
- What type of vessels will the Mechanical Engineer support at MANTECH?
- The role supports specialized vessels for the Military Sealift Command (MSC), including Expeditionary Fast Transport Vessels (T-EPF), Hospital Ships (T-AH), Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships (T-AKE), and others.
- What technical skills are most important for the Mechanical Engineer role at MANTECH?
- Key technical skills include performing technical studies, failure investigations, developing mechanical system calculations and schematics, pipe sizing, fluid flow calculations, and HVAC calculations for naval environments.
- Does the Mechanical Engineer role at MANTECH require a security clearance?
- Yes, an active Secret clearance is a mandatory requirement for this Mechanical Engineer position at MANTECH.
- What is the minimum educational requirement for the Mechanical Engineer position?
- A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field is the minimum educational requirement for this Mechanical Engineer role.
- What experience is needed to be considered for the Mechanical Engineer role?
- You need at least 7 years of experience with specialized vessels, focusing on complex marine propulsion and auxiliary systems, including performing pipe sizing and HVAC calculations in a naval setting.
- Are there preferred software skills for the MANTECH Mechanical Engineer job?
- Yes, experience with software like Pipe-Flo, ANSYS, MathCAD, Adobe Pro, AutoCAD, and the MS Office Suite is preferred for this Mechanical Engineer position.