Entry Level Mechanical Engineer
The Entry Level Mechanical Engineer will work within a Design/Build Team to perform mechanical design, analysis, and system engineering for submarine systems including weapons handling, hydraulic components, and ship systems. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, vendor coordination, and support for installation and testing, with a focus on mechanical system development and troubleshooting in a naval shipyard environment.
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring entry-level Mechanical Engineers to join a design/build team at a Groton shipyard. You will support completion of design studies and analysis, preliminary and detailed component design, system engineering, material selection, and manufacturing reviews for submarine and shipboard systems (weapons handling/launch, retractable masts, hydraulic cylinders, steering & diving systems, hatches/doors, towed systems, and Special Operations Forces equipment). This role requires coordination with cross-discipline engineers, designers, shipbuilders, vendors, Navy labs and NAVSEA personnel, and may include off-hours or weekend support.
What You’ll Do
- Perform detailed mechanical analysis and machine/component design development
- Review system and component specifications and vendor-supplied equipment
- Coordinate design services, vendors, and manufacturing reviews
- Evaluate design concepts and identify cost-reduction opportunities
- Support installation, testing, and troubleshooting of submarine systems
- Interface with multi-discipline engineering teams, trades and external partners
- Support occasional off-hours or weekend trouble resolution events
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or Marine Engineering
- 0–4 years post‑graduate engineering experience
- Ability to read 2D drawings and work with 3D CAD models
- Willingness to work in a shipyard environment and support occasional off‑hours
Preferred Skills
- Experience with 3D CAD systems and finite element analysis (FEA), e.g., Abaqus
- Experience designing mechanical systems/components for seawater exposure or immersion
- Familiarity with hydraulic systems, machine components, and naval engineering practices
Compensation & Schedule
- Employment type: Full‑Time
- Estimated pay (from source): $118,982 per year (estimated)
- Location: Quaker Hill, CT (Groton shipyard) — on-site shipyard role; schedule may include occasional off‑hours or weekend work
Why Apply
- Hands-on engineering experience on complex naval and submarine systems
- Work with multidisciplinary teams and federal/NAVSEA stakeholders
- Early-career growth in design, analysis, and systems engineering within defense & marine shipbuilding
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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