About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Engineer - Fluid Systems to support design, development, testing, and lifecycle support of submarine fluid systems. You will work on hydraulic, auxiliary, habitability & life support, HVAC, seawater, and compressed gas systems from concept through ship delivery. This is a hands‑on engineering role with opportunities for technical growth and cross-discipline collaboration.

• Develop initial system and component requirements and specifications
• Perform calculations such as pressure drop, flow analyses, heat loads, and basic stress checks
• Design and improve fluid system layouts, piping, and equipment selections
• Review and produce system diagrams, drawings, test forms, and operating instructions
• Support troubleshooting and resolve emergent design or construction issues
• Manage system interfaces with other disciplines and stakeholders
• Participate in testing, commissioning, and documentation for shipboard systems
• Support project planning: budgets, schedules, and milestone deliverables

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Responsibilities

• Foundational application of fluid engineering principles and continuous learning
• Clear technical writing for reports, procedures, and system documentation
• Effective verbal and written communication with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to work independently and take initiative
• Some travel may be required to support testing or shipboard activities

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Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science (or higher) in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, marine, or fire protection engineering with coursework in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, or heat transfer completed by 2026
• 0–1 years of related engineering experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance
• Authorized to work in the U.S.; some travel may be necessary

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Preferred qualifications

• Previous submarine or naval systems experience
• Experience leading a small project or project management coursework
• Practical experience building and testing mechanical assemblies
• Experience producing diagrams and engineering drawings

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Compensation & Location

• Estimated base pay: $80,142 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: Groton, CT (on-site duties with occasional flexible work where appropriate and permitted)
• Hiring organization: Confidential Client (Engineering)

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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