Mechanical Engineer Principal

Join a military-friendly organization known for an award-winning culture of innovation, where you can build lasting impact supporting the installation of C5ISR systems aboard U.S. Naval vessels. This hybrid role in California and Maryland offers competitive pay in the USD 97,968 to 126,500 range, along with strong support for growth and career development, comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, and a 401K with company match.

In this Principal mechanical engineering role (NAWCAD-WOLF), you will provide engineering direction that spans design, integration, testing, and compliant installation, with a focus on mission readiness and interoperability across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering direction and guidance for design, development, integration, and interface design analysis across installation, fielding, field analysis, operation, maintenance, and testing.
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to make system design and integration decisions that support interoperability and mission readiness for C5ISR systems.
• Plan and execute rigorous systems testing, analyze results, and resolve integration challenges in complex operational environments to drive system-level outcomes.
• Apply expert skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, schematics, and Ship Installation Drawings (SID) to ensure installation compliance and correct interface alignment.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of related engineering experience.
• At least 5 of the minimum 8 years must involve design, implementation, integration, systems testing, and interoperability studies related to C5ISR systems.
• At least 3 years of experience reading, interpreting, and understanding blueprints, drawings, schematics, and Ship Installation Drawings (SID).
• Demonstrated expertise across the full system lifecycle: system design, development, integration, interface design analysis, installation, fielding, field analysis, operation, maintenance, and testing, including advanced proficiency interpreting engineering documentation such as SIDs.

Preferred Qualifications and Clearance

• PMP certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance; able to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Work Location and Travel

• Location: California, Maryland (Hybrid Workplace)
• On-site presence: required at California and Maryland with occasional travel and collaboration across geographically dispersed teams
• Travel required: 10-25%

Benefits

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay, and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Key skills for success: Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Engineering Drawings, Technical Documents.

Requisition: RQ230534 | Requisition Type: Regular | Public Trust: None | Clearance Level: Secret