Sayres is a leader in defense support services to the DOD. Our 300 program support experts empower our customers' senior leadership with long term planning and analytics, insightful decision making, and day-to-day operations. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Sayres has offices in California, Maine, and Alabama. Sayres and Associates has been providing excellence in service to the Federal Government since 2001.

Sayres is currently seeking an experienced Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer with an active SECRET clearance, verifiable in DISS in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

As a Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in providing engineering and technical support for a wide range of shipbuilding activities. Your expertise in mechanical engineering will be crucial in supporting concept studies, feasibility studies, preliminary design, contract design, detail design, construction activities, independent design reviews, and shipboard installation support. Additionally, you will contribute to special studies related to ships, boats, craft, ship systems, and shipboard equipment.

1. Offer comprehensive engineering and technical support throughout the shipbuilding process, ensuring the successful execution of concept studies, feasibility studies, and preliminary design activities with a focus on mechanical systems and equipment.
2. Collaborate on contract design activities and detail design and construction activities, leveraging your mechanical engineering expertise to optimize ship systems' performance and functionality.
3. Conduct independent design reviews, meticulously assessing mechanical components and systems to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
4. Provide technical expertise for in-service ship design and engineering activities, contributing to the continuous improvement and efficiency of mechanical systems.
5. Offer essential support during shipboard installation, ensuring seamless integration and functionality of mechanical components and equipment.
6. Participate in special studies, conducting thorough analyses and providing valuable insights to enhance shipbuilding processes and mechanical designs.

Additional Duties:

1. Utilize your knowledge of DoD/DoN procedures and Policies (DoD 5000 process) to ensure compliance with regulations and streamline project execution.
2. Support projects involving Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Military Sealift Command procedures and processes, fostering international collaboration and expanding market opportunities.
3. Conduct advanced mechanical analysis and simulations to optimize the design and performance of ship systems and equipment.
4. Perform mechanical tests and evaluations to validate the reliability and functionality of mechanical components.

Qualifications & Clearance Requirements:

Minimum Skill Sets of Qualified Candidates:

1. Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
2. 3 years of experience in DoD/DoN program management, Government technical management, or Industry business management.
3. Active Secret Clearance verifiable in DISS/JPAS.

Preferred Skill Sets of Qualified Candidates:

1. Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
2. Possession of a Professional Engineer License, showcasing your commitment to excellence in mechanical engineering.
3. 5 years of experience in DoD/DoN program management, Government technical management, or Industry business management.

The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers' expectations.

We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering and administrative services including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence and policy analysis.

Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad.

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