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Mechanical Engineer

STR
Location
Arlington, VA
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Ocean Technology & Acoustic Systems (OTAS)
Salary
$100,000-135,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
  • BS with 2+ years relevant experience or a MS in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Physics, or related fields
  • Demonstrated background in the design, modeling, fabrication, integration, and validation of mechanical systems for undersea sensor payloads and vehicles
  • Familiarity with CAD/CAM design tools such as COMSOL, ANSYS, SolidWorks
  • Proficiency in thermal modeling, finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, or other multi-physics modeling
  • Experience with external vendors and fabricators for complete systems
Nice to have
  • Strong background in working with teams to field ocean-going unmanned systems and payloads
What the job really is

As a Mechanical Engineer at STR, you will focus on the design, fabrication, integration, and testing of subsystems for unmanned platforms, particularly undersea sensors and payloads. Your role involves developing technical solutions that withstand harsh maritime environments, collaborating on testing stages, and communicating findings to internal leadership and customers. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex engineering challenges in support of defense and intelligence applications.

Benefits
  • Full-Time Salary Range: $100,000-135,000
Things to weigh
  • Salary range is based on external market data and varies by candidate experience and skills
  • Role involves complex engineering solutions requiring teamwork across multiple disciplines
  • Position requires U.S. citizenship due to security clearance requirements
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