Mechanical Engineer - Maritime System Focused

SEACORP

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (depending on level)
  • No prior experience required for Mechanical Engineer I, 3 years for II, 7 years for III, and 10 years for IV
  • Strong familiarity with military specifications and rigorous durability requirements
  • Proven skills in CAD/CAM software for design and modeling
  • Ability to perform thermal analysis and structural integrity assessments

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop military-grade enclosure systems for maritime applications
  • Lead the design of specialized connectors and cable assemblies for shipboard use
  • Conduct thermal analysis and stress tests to ensure reliable performance under extreme conditions
  • Collaborate within a design team to create sketches, layouts, and schematics
  • Oversee documentation preparation for Environmental Qualification Testing to validate product performance
  • Analyze equipment failures to recommend design improvements
  • Utilize CAD/CAM tools to transform conceptual designs into functional products

Benefits

  • Choice of medical insurance plans through Blue Cross & Blue Shield
  • Comprehensive dental coverage through Delta Dental
  • Discounts and allowances for vision care
  • Generous 401(k) retirement savings account with up to 8% employer matching
  • Employer-paid life and accidental death insurance equal to annual salary
  • Ten paid holidays plus a generous paid time off program
  • Tuition reimbursement and referral bonuses
Full Job Description
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Summary: SEACORPis seeking Mechanical Engineers at various levels to support the design,development, and integration of maritime electronic systems. Mechanicalengineers in this role research, develop, design, manufacture, and testspecialized enclosures, equipment racks, and shipboard systems. This positionfocuses on ruggedized solutions for submarine and surface ship environments,ensuring high-performance electronics and sensors operate reliably underdemanding military specifications.

Job Responsibilities Include:
  • Enclosure and Rack Design: Design and develop equipment racks and shipboard enclosures to military specifications (Mil-Spec) for submarine and surface ship applications.
  • Electronic Packaging: Design equipment drawers and integrated electronic assemblies, including the mounting and layout of high-precision sensors and electronics.
  • Interconnect Systems: Lead the design and documentation of specialized connectors and cable assemblies for maritime deployment.
  • Analysis and Modeling: Perform Thermal Analysis to ensure proper heat dissipation and conduct stress tests to analyze structural integrity and data.
  • Design Visualization: Prepare required design sketches, layouts, and schematics as part of a collaborative design team.
  • Standards Compliance: Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics while ensuring all designs conform to engineering and performance specifications.
  • CAD/CAM Utilization: Use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) for design data processing, modeling, and simulation to turn concepts into products.
  • Qualification Support: Prepare equipment and documentation for Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT) to verify performance in extreme conditions.
  • Lifecycle Engineering: Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, and systems to meet requirements.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend design modifications to eliminate system malfunctions.
  • Collaboration: Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.


Qualifications:

Education:

Mechanical Engineer I, II, III - Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Mechanical Engineer IV - Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience:

Mechanical Engineer I - No requirement for prior professional service.
Mechanical Engineer II - 3 years of professional service.
Mechanical Engineer III - 7 years of professional service.
Mechanical Engineer IV - 10 years of professional service.

As a requirement of employment, all SEACORP employees must hold U.S. Citizenship.

Location: Norfolk, VA

Travel: Infrequently (
Clearance: Secret

Work Environment & Physical Demands: Office & Computer Laboratories - Sitting, standing, extended periods of time using a mouse and keyboard and viewing computer screens. Infrequent lifting of
Successful candidates will enjoy competitive wages and a very rich benefit program, including:
  • Medical Benefits: Choice of two medical insurance programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
  • Dental Benefits: A best in class Dental Insurance Plan through Delta Dental.
  • Vision Benefits: An excellent Vision Benefit providing discounts and allowances for prescription glasses and contact lenses.
  • Retirement Benefits: A qualified 401(k) Retirement Savings Account with a generous employer matching contribution up to 8% of your eligible compensation.
  • Life Insurance Benefits: Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance equal to your annual salary. Supplemental coverage is available for you and qualified family members as well as Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Additional Benefits: Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year (including 2 floating Holidays), a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Tuition Reimbursement, and Referral Bonuses.

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