About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Marine Mechanical Engineer will support the design, analysis, and integration of marine mechanical systems for naval and maritime platforms on behalf of a confidential client in the maritime & defense engineering sector.

• Perform mechanical engineering calculations and apply engineering principles, procedures, and criteria.
• Develop ship propulsion and auxiliary system calculations and preliminary designs.
• Prepare technical purchase specifications for major mechanical equipment.
• Create engineering analyses, technical reports, and other documentation.
• Develop and document test procedures to verify equipment and system performance.
• Support engineering efforts for systems including main and auxiliary propulsion, fuel, lubrication, seawater/freshwater systems, and HVAC systems.
• Work independently with direct supervision and as part of multidisciplinary project teams.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent education) in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Foundational understanding of mechanical systems, thermodynamics, fluid systems, or shipboard systems.
• Experience with CAD tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in team environments.
• Willingness to obtain required security clearances as needed for customer contracts.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, academic project, or early-career experience in marine, naval, shipbuilding, or defense engineering.
• Familiarity with ship design, piping systems, HVAC, propulsion support, or auxiliary mechanical systems.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or progressing toward Professional Engineering (PE) credentials.
• Proficiency with industry-standard CAD and engineering analysis software.
• Exposure to U.S. Navy or maritime industry standards and processes.

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Work Environment & Expectations

• Employment type: Contract (full-time).
• Location: Full time onsite in Newport News, VA; flexible arrangements may be considered after establishing experience.
• Travel: Approximately 10% travel to support customers and contracts.
• This role supports defense and maritime programs; candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range (posted): $57,850 — $104,575 per year.
• The posted range is a guideline. Final offers consider experience, education, skills, internal equity, and applicable law.
• Benefits and other compensation details will be provided by the confidential client during the interview/offer process.

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Why Apply

• Join a maritime & defense engineering team working on ship design and lifecycle engineering for naval and commercial platforms.
• Opportunities for professional growth, hands-on system design experience, and exposure to defense standards and practices.
• Ideal for early-career engineers seeking to build technical depth in propulsion, piping, HVAC, and other shipboard mechanical systems.

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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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