Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Journeyman Marine Propulsion Engineer with 3 years of experience and BS in Engineer. This position provides comprehensive lifecycle engineering support to the USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center. Be part of a team that focuses on upgrading and sustaining cutters and boats to ensure continued operational effectiveness, safety, and compliance with current and future mission requirements.

Responsibilities

As a Journeyman Marine Propulsion Engineer you will provide engineering and technical support for marine vessels, shipboard machinery, and associated mechanical systems. Responsibilities include design support, technical analysis, documentation development, and support for modernization initiatives.

Marine Propulsion and Machinery Systems

• Assist in the design, development, and evaluation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, including propulsion systems and power generation systems
• Support the U.S. Coast Guard in reviewing third-party design modifications and improvements to mechanical systems and components
• Conduct analyses of propulsion systems and propulsion types in support of engineering and modernization efforts
• Perform marine engineering analyses to support ship system performance, reliability, and mission effectiveness
• Inspect equipment and systems to support engineering evaluations and technical assessments
• Assist in research related to advanced engineering designs and applications

Technical Documentation and Design Support

• Perform design reviews, evaluate constructability, help resolve technical issues, and manage information generated through the design and construction phases
• Lead development of technical data packages and support technical reviews
• Conduct trade studies related to ship configuration and associated propulsion components
• Create graphical representations of structures and systems
• Prepare technical reports for internal use and engineering support purposes

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in marine-specific engineering fields, including areas such as:
  • propulsion systems
  • power-generation systems
  • fluids
  • hydraulics
• Proficiency in Python, Data bricks, Power Apps, MTU DiaSys
• Experience supporting the design, development, and evaluation of marine propulsion and mechanical systems
• Ability to perform engineering analyses, design reviews, and technical assessments
• Experience reviewing or supporting modifications to shipboard mechanical systems and components
• Ability to develop technical data packages and prepare engineering documentation
• Experience conducting trade studies and supporting ship configuration evaluations
• Ability to create graphical representations of engineering systems and structures
• Experience with GE LM2500 or MTU engines/generators

Eligibility

• U.S. Citizenship is required for the purpose of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. security clearance

Clearance

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Active DoD security clearance at Secret or above highly desirable

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