Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineers

VISTA Technology Services Inc. (VISTA) is currently seeking Mechanical Engineers to support engineering and technical services for Hull Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E). A hybrid work environment with some required on-site support is Mechanical Engineers will provide design and engineering support for test site programs including development of conceptual preliminary and detailed designs for mechanical and auxiliary systems supporting naval test facilities and equipment. This role supports the full engineering lifecycle including planning design analysis installation testing and as-built verification of HM&E systems and associated infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary machinery arrangement concepts for Government review including:
  • Mechanical electrical fluid and structural/foundation systems
  • Utilities-interface requirements and system integration considerations
• Create and maintain computer-based design models (e.g. AutoCAD) to support:
  • Piping layouts
  • Structural/rigging concepts
  • Interface requirements for test site systems
• Support conceptual preliminary and detailed design efforts including:
  • Engineering drawings and data packages
  • Design calculations specifications and technical documentation
• Assist with design documentation development including:
  • Floor loading estimates
  • Auxiliary system capacities
  • Available electrical power and site requirements
• Support engineering reviews and program milestones including:
  • Design Reviews (Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews)
  • Integrated Test Readiness Reviews and schedule reviews
• Participate in site inspections and engineering assessments:
  • Validate existing conditions and as-built configurations
  • Ensure alignment between design and field conditions
• Contribute to installation test and evaluation support including:
  • Design verification and updates to reflect as-built configurations
  • Troubleshooting and resolution of engineering issues
• Support auxiliary fluid and mechanical systems design including:
  • Fuel cooling water hydraulic compressed air and HVAC systems
  • Pumps compressors heat exchangers and related equipment

Basic Qualifications

Mechanical Engineer II

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum two (2) years of professional experience in:
  • Mechanical system or auxiliary fluid system design development manufacturing and/or testing

Mechanical Engineer III

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) years of professional experience in mechanical system design development manufacturing and/or testing including two (2) years of experience in propulsion systems and/or main mechanical machinery. Experience may be gained concurrently.

Required Skills (II and III):

• • Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools (e.g. AutoCAD or similar)
  • Development of engineering drawings and models
  • Design data processing and production support
• Familiarity with:
  • Mechanical structural and/or fluid system design standards and codes
  • Engineering documentation and technical deliverables
• Ability to support multi-disciplinary engineering environments including coordination with electrical structural and test engineering teams

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For this position VISTA will consider only applicants with an active DoD security clearance.

VISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans Employer.