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Design Engineer IV

Sayres Defense


Job Location:

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 100000 - 140000
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Sayres is seeking Design Engineer IV with ability to obtain secret clearance in in Philadelphia PA.

This is a significant engineering and technical support effort tied to the Navys propulsion power generation and ship systems testing infrastructure located at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The contract supports some of the Navys most critical land-based test facilities before technologies are installed aboard ships.

Position Summary (Contingent)

The Design Engineer IV provides senior-level engineering design support for mechanical structural electrical and fluid systems. This position develops complex engineering solutions and ensures compliance with applicable standards codes and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and review complex engineering designs and drawings.
  • Utilize CAD software to create and modify technical designs.
  • Evaluate material specifications and fabrication methods.
  • Apply engineering standards codes and safety requirements.
  • Support design reviews and technical assessments.
  • Provide mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
  • Coordinate with manufacturing testing and installation teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or Industrial Design.
  • Minimum 10 years of engineering design experience.
  • Proficiency with CAD software.
  • Experience applying mechanical structural electrical or fluid system standards and codes.
  • Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain

The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age gender identity disability or veteran status.

We offer a broad spectrum of technical engineering and administrative services including acquisition financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security counterintelligence and policy analysis.

Sayres is headquartered in Washington DC with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad.

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