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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

Confidential Client’s Submarine Core Design team is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to perform structural evaluations and analyses in support of naval propulsion hardware. This role offers a mix of long-term projects and quick-turn tasks where you’ll own analyses and collaborate with stakeholders across engineering and operations.

• Perform complex structural analyses to evaluate component performance and life expectancy.
• Use commercial tools (for example, ABAQUS), in-house codes, and hand calculations to produce defensible results.
• Develop, validate, and improve analysis methods and tooling with senior engineers.
• Interpret results and present technical recommendations that inform multi-million-dollar decisions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support design evaluations, continued-use assessments, and service-life extension requests.
• Document findings clearly in written reports and technical presentations.

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Who You Are / Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in engineering, a related technical field, or science.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.
• Ability to pass a drug screening (note: Federal law requires testing for marijuana).

Preferred:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Hands-on structural analysis experience.
• Experience using ABAQUS or similar FEA tools.
• Experience with scripting or programming for analysis automation (Fortran, MATLAB, Perl, Python, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively on a team.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $63,900 - $97,800 per year (salary dependent on experience and qualifications).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Disability, life, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) savings program & capital accumulation plan.
• Paid personal & medical time off, paid parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules (subject to role and security requirements).
• Tuition assistance, student debt benefit, and employee wellness programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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Important Hiring Details

• This role is full-time.
• All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.
• The Confidential Client is a government contractor and maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with company policy and applicable federal regulations (including testing for marijuana).
• The Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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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