Mechanical Engineer

General information

Requisition # R60970 Locations USA-CA-Port Hueneme Posting Date 06/06/2025 Security Clearance Required Interim Secret Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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ManTech seeks a highly motivated and skilled Mechanical Engineer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Underway Replenishment (UNREP). This position is based on-site in Port Hueneme, CA.

This role provides the opportunity to contribute to system design, prototyping, test and evaluation, and fielding of UNREP equipment that maintains critical at-sea logistics capabilities for the U.S. Navy.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Becoming a subject matter expert in UNREP procedures and equipment operation

• Becoming proficient in identifying repair needs, maintainability challenges, and obsolescence risks in UNREP equipment

• Using programs such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks to design, draft, and/or modify equipment designs

• Collaborating with subcontractors, senior engineers, and senior technicians on design projects

• Reviewing engineering drawings and schematics for accuracy and completeness

• Completing engineering calculations related to loads and forces applied during UNREP system operation at sea

• Participating in Engineering Change Proposal teams to resolve issues in deployed systems and propose documentation updates as needed

• Developing and/or reviewing Design Specifications for various UNREP systems and associated logistics requirements

• Conducting ship checks of UNREP sites for future installations

• Ensuring compliance with all NAVSEA and shipyard installation requirements

• Willingness to travel (less than 25%), including potential underway shipboard testing and training

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, or Marine Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred)

• 5+ years of experience in engineering projects or services, including interpreting ship schematics, working with control systems or variable frequency drives, and utilizing engineering software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks

• 1+ years of hands-on experience in the design, evaluation, or maintenance of shipboard mechanical systems, with preference for UNREP or comparable Navy logistics support equipment; relevant naval operational experience may be substituted

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with shipyard and NAVSEA install