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Mechanical Engineer - Maritime System Focused

SEACORP

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Location
Norfolk, VA
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

SEACORP seeks Mechanical Engineers at various levels to design, develop, and integrate maritime electronic systems. The role focuses on ruggedized enclosures, equipment racks, and shipboard systems for submarine and surface ship environments, supporting reliable operation under military specifications. Engineers also contribute to analysis, qualification testing, lifecycle engineering, and investigation of equipment failures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical System DesignEnclosure DesignElectronic PackagingConnector DesignThermal AnalysisStress TestingBlueprint InterpretationCADCAMModeling and SimulationEnvironmental Qualification TestingRoot Cause Analysis

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical EngineeringMaster's in Mechanical Engineering3 Years Professional Service7 Years Professional Service10 Years Professional ServiceU.S. CitizenshipSecret Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

SEACORP is seeking a well-qualified Mechanical Engineer - Maritime System Focused.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Summary: SEACORPis seeking Mechanical Engineers at various levels to support the design,development, and integration of maritime electronic systems. Mechanicalengineers in this role research, develop, design, manufacture, and testspecialized enclosures, equipment racks, and shipboard systems. This positionfocuses on ruggedized solutions for submarine and surface ship environments,ensuring high-performance electronics and sensors operate reliably underdemanding military specifications.

Job Responsibilities Include:

  • Enclosure and Rack Design: Design and develop equipment racks and shipboard enclosures to military specifications (Mil-Spec) for submarine and surface ship applications.

  • Electronic Packaging: Design equipment drawers and integrated electronic assemblies, including the mounting and layout of high-precision sensors and electronics.

  • Interconnect Systems: Lead the design and documentation of specialized connectors and cable assemblies for maritime deployment.

  • Analysis and Modeling: Perform Thermal Analysis to ensure proper heat dissipation and conduct stress tests to analyze structural integrity and data.

  • Design Visualization: Prepare required design sketches, layouts, and schematics as part of a collaborative design team.

  • Standards Compliance: Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics while ensuring all designs conform to engineering and performance specifications.

  • CAD/CAM Utilization: Use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) for design data processing, modeling, and simulation to turn concepts into products.

  • Qualification Support: Prepare equipment and documentation for Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT) to verify performance in extreme conditions.

  • Lifecycle Engineering: Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, and systems to meet requirements.

  • Root Cause Analysis: Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend design modifications to eliminate system malfunctions.

  • Collaboration: Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.

Qualifications:

Education:

Mechanical Engineer I, II, III - Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Mechanical Engineer IV - Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience:

Mechanical Engineer I - No requirement for prior professional service.

Mechanical Engineer II - 3 years of professional service.

Mechanical Engineer III - 7 years of professional service.

Mechanical Engineer IV - 10 years of professional service.

As a requirement of employment, all SEACORP employees must hold U.S. Citizenship.

Location: Norfolk, VA

Travel: Infrequently (<3 annually)

Clearance: Secret

Work Environment & Physical Demands: Office & Computer Laboratories - Sitting, standing, extended periods of time using a mouse and keyboard and viewing computer screens. Infrequent lifting of <40lbs. Movement between points within the same office or between buildings. Work is performed in generally consistent environmental conditions with some seasonality for temperature differences and lighting.

Successful candidates will enjoy competitive wages and a very rich benefit program, including:

  • Medical Benefits: Choice of two medical insurance programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.

  • Dental Benefits: A best in class Dental Insurance Plan through Delta Dental.

  • Vision Benefits: An excellent Vision Benefit providing discounts and allowances for prescription glasses and contact lenses.

  • Retirement Benefits: A qualified 401(k) Retirement Savings Account with a generous employer matching contribution up to 8% of your eligible compensation.

  • Life Insurance Benefits: Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance equal to your annual salary. Supplemental coverage is available for you and qualified family members as well as Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

  • Additional Benefits: Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year (including 2 floating Holidays), a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Tuition Reimbursement, and Referral Bonuses.

Undersea, on the surface, or in the air, SEACORP leverages its software and engineering expertise to deliver cutting edge warfare systems.

SEACORP is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. SEACORP strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

How this job compares

Set against the 7,501 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Virginia median$100–154K/yr181 salary ranges
  • US median$44–55/hr388 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 229 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in Virginia and 7,501 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (6,193 postings).
Education
5,294 of the 7,501 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (71%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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