What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer - Fluid Systems Specialist position at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works?
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer - Fluid Systems Specialist
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer - Fluid Systems Specialist to support the design, construction, and testing of fluid systems and equipment on naval surface combatants at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical and project leadership for assigned systems, equipment, and related tasks.
- Develop and maintain equipment specifications, diagrams, and associated calculations.
- Support construction activities, including ship testing, system activation, and sea trials.
- Interface with customers to resolve technical issues, recommend changes, and maintain appropriate communications.
- Develop, document, and present technical positions on requirements compliance issues related to design and construction within assigned areas of cognizance.
- Create CAE models that simulate ship system designs and perform analyses and calculations using CAE applications.
- Participate on or lead integrated product and process teams.
- Develop and define ship system engineering requirements and relate them to top-level performance requirements.
Requirements:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or college required.
- MS degree and/or PE license preferred.
- Windows and WINDOWS software operating skills required; CAD (CATIA or AutoCAD) skills desirable.
Experience:
- Engineer I: No minimum experience.
- Engineer II: Minimum 1 year experience in Mechanical, Marine, or applicable engineering/technical position.
- Engineer III: Minimum 3 years experience in Mechanical, Marine, or applicable engineering/technical position.
- Senior Engineer: Minimum 5 years experience in Mechanical, Marine, or applicable engineering/technical position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of fluid mechanics in the design and development of piping and auxiliary systems.
- Knowledge of fluid system equipment, pump curves, pressure drop, heat transfer, and piping system design.
- Knowledge of testing and activation of fluid systems.
- System modeling experience preferred.
- Knowledge of firefighting systems, air conditioning plants, cooling water systems, and hydraulic systems preferred.
- Ability to use Microsoft Access database and VBA preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; adept at giving technical presentations at group meetings.
- Positive attitude toward a teaming environment and demonstrated ability to function as a contributing engineering team member.
- Ability to plan, organize, and execute projects.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects.
- Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
