Mechanical Engineer

Markon is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) at its Kesselring site in New York. This position will support the Propulsion Plant Team Trainer (PPTT) program, a multi-site initiative responsible for the design, production, testing, and delivery of advanced naval propulsion training simulators.

NOTE: This position supports multiple locations and may be performed remotely up to 15% of the time. An active DOE L clearance is required for the role, however US Citizenship and a DoD Secret or above may be considered as well.

Provide mechanical engineering support for the design, production, testing, and delivery of advanced training simulators supporting the PPTT program.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple locations to support mechanical design activities and program execution.

• Review and disposition supplier mechanical design submittals, ensuring designs satisfy established technical requirements.

• Evaluate supplier engineering documentation, design calculations, drawings, and technical specifications for accuracy and completeness.

• Review static structural analyses of mechanical designs to assess structural integrity and compliance with engineering requirements.

• Participate in technical design reviews and supplier engineering discussions to resolve design questions and identify potential issues.

• Coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure mechanical engineering activities remain aligned with program objectives.

• Evaluate proposed mechanical designs and provide technical recommendations to support engineering decisions.

• Support the identification and resolution of mechanical design concerns, technical discrepancies, and engineering challenges.

• Review engineering documentation to verify consistency with established design requirements and applicable standards.

• Collaborate with engineering personnel and suppliers to support the successful integration of mechanical components into training simulator systems.

• Communicate technical findings, design concerns, and recommendations to engineering teams and senior project personnel.

• Support engineering reviews and technical coordination throughout the design, production, and testing phases of the PPTT program.

Required:

• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain a Department of Energy (DOE) L security clearance.

  • Ability to successfully complete the required background investigation, including review of relevant financial, federal, and criminal history.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.

  • Education may be substituted with 3 years of professional experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Multiple levels may be considered for this opening.
  • 5+ years of experience and required education may be in consideration for a higher level.

Desired:

• Active DOE L security clearance - highly preferred.

• Experience using SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling software.

• Experience with model-based design methodologies.

• Experience supporting engineering design reviews and technical interchanges with suppliers.

• Experience reviewing static structural analyses, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

• Ability to review, understand, and apply relevant engineering codes and standards, including ASME and AWS.

• Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Experience reviewing mechanical designs involving joining processes, including welding.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Ability to think creatively, evaluate engineering challenges, and provide actionable recommendations to senior project personnel.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

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Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays