Senior Diesel Engine Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and documentation design, develop, and evaluate the operation of CUMMINS, MTU and / or CATAPILLER marine engines
• Research and develop ship propulsion systems, to include, but not limited to: diesels, gas turbines, diesel-electric systems, propellers, rudders, thrusters, gears, shafts, bearings, seals, noise, vibration, and interfaces with dynamic positioning systems, and apply to applicable design and requirements.
• Develop system documentation and ship specifications.
• Design, develop and evaluate operation of marine vessels, shipboard propulsion machinery
• Review and develop technical data packages
• Provide oversight on development of machinery arrangements
• Conduct and oversee trade studies.
• Provide knowledge of ABS, NVR, and commercial ship design rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineer or related field or High School Diploma and 6+ years of additional experience
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Experience on US Coast Guard or US Navy Ships
• Experience with MTU diesel engines including machinery control systems.
• MTU 1B dongle certification.
  
  • Minimum MTU CE3 certification (1B dongle) for ECS-UNI/ADEC-UNI, ECU-7, SAM, MCS5, and RCS5.

EEO Statement

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