Job Type
Full-time
Description
Application Deadline: 8/15/2026
Position Summary: JGMS Government Services is looking to hire a mechanical engineer to support repair technology development efforts by leading test programs both within a laboratory setting and via commercial subcontracts. This challenging and rewarding position offers opportunities to continue expanding technical skills through assignments involving both established and novel repair technologies. This opportunity will be on-site for a three-year contract duration.
Job Duties and Responsibilities: - Conceive and produce technical designs, instructions, and procedures.
- Contribute to the development of novel repair techniques by drafting, placing, following, and reporting subcontracted repair method development/demonstration contracts.
- Some travel to vendors and shipyards to support project planning, equipment testing, and repair deployment.
- Repair efforts including epoxy/composite technologies, mechanical/machining processes, and arc welding technologies.
Requirements
Required Qualifications: - BS degree in mechanical engineering or related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or MS degree in mechanical engineering or related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
- Have the ability to develop and interpret specifications, drawings, and engineering standards.
- Have the ability to plan and execute test programs, design experiments, analyze experimental results, and assist with the preparation of technical reports.
- Have digital design/CAD skills.
- Lead/execute laboratory operations in a productive, timely, and compliant manner.
Desired Qualifications: - A knowledge of materials engineering and a background in industrial operations.
- The ability to help develop, test, evaluate, and eventually qualify repair procedures either in the laboratory or via vendors and shipyards.
- Excellent individual initiative and creativity will enhance the successful candidate's value in this position.
Security Clearance: Candidates must possess a DOE L security clearance or equivalent DoD Top Secret security clearance.
Background Check and Screenings: A pre-employment drug screening and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verification is required.
Benefits: We take pride in promoting a healthy work-life balance, family-friendly benefits, servant leadership, team values and professional growth. Our competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical insurance - 100% company paid premiums for employees
- Dental and vision insurance
- 401k plan with company match
- 24 hours of paid community service a year
- Up to 4 weeks paid time off a year
- 10 paid floating holidays
- Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development opportunities
Salary Description $85,000 - $115,000
