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Design Engineer IV

Sayres Defense
Philadelphia, PA Other
POSTED ON 6/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026

Sayres is seeking Design Engineer IV with ability to obtain secret clearance in in Philadelphia PA.

This is a significant engineering and technical support effort tied to the Navy's propulsion, power generation, and ship systems testing infrastructure located at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The contract supports some of the Navy's most critical land-based test facilities before technologies are installed aboard ships.

Position Summary (Contingent) 

The Design Engineer IV provides senior-level engineering design support for mechanical, structural, electrical, and fluid systems. This position develops complex engineering solutions and ensures compliance with applicable standards, codes, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and review complex engineering designs and drawings.
  • Utilize CAD software to create and modify technical designs.
  • Evaluate material specifications and fabrication methods.
  • Apply engineering standards, codes, and safety requirements.
  • Support design reviews and technical assessments.
  • Provide mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
  • Coordinate with manufacturing, testing, and installation teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Industrial Design.
  • Minimum 10 years of engineering design experience.
  • Proficiency with CAD software.
  • Experience applying mechanical, structural, electrical, or fluid system standards and codes.
  • Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain

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.

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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Salary : $100,000 - $140,000

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