Junior Mechanical Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
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The Opportunity:
- CACI is seeking a Junior/Entry Level Systems Safety Engineer to work with a dynamic team of ship Marine/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Structural engineers and Naval Architects.
- You will provide technical, and program support on various engineering projects alone and as part of an engineering team primarily in support of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the Military Sealift Command (MSC).
- Provide Systems Safety engineering support for in-service and new vessel design.
- Learn and maintain working familiarity with the Safety Appendix of the Navy SETR (Systems engineering Technical Review) handbook.
- Provide support to author and review of Safety Criteria Statements, and similar organizational safety and risk reduction related processes as related to shipboard engineering systems.
- Work with stakeholders.
- Use, maintain, and improve document authoring and drafting practices and tools to develop reports, manuals, and drawings with high efficiency and accuracy
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for providing support to new vessel design at the vessel-specific level and program level in the areas of safety systems and risk reduction and management for shipboard systems with a focus on mission systems.
- Applies knowledge of mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and mechanical systems to these activities.
- Maintains working knowledge and familiarity with customer specifications, manuals, and procedures in areas of safety and risk reduction, and applies understanding of these areas to new vessel design spiral and in-service vessel lifecycle support.
- Works closely with other disciplines to review specifications, study, analyze, and finalize modifications and develop manuals, briefs, calculation reports, and specifications for guidance and implementation
Qualifications:
- BSME, BSCE, BSAE, BS ISE or BSNA/ME
- Ability to write concise reports and specifications in English with minimal oversight in MS Word making use of features such as styles, fields, and references.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and Powerpoint
- Ability to work alone on individual projects with minimal supervision and with other Engineering Disciplines on a team.
- Ability to interface with team members, technical leads, and Project Managers
- Ability to review and apply US Navy and/or US commercial ship design requirements, including DOD acquisition, system safety, and testing processes
- Good verbal (English) communication skills
- Willingness to travel ≤10% of the time
- Must be a US Citizen
- Ability to Obtain a Clearance
Nice to Have's:
- Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D
- Shipboard and/or shipyard design, operation, or repair experience
- NOSSA Safety Environment Experience
- Engineering and Technical Authority (E&TA) Familiarization training
- Electronic Hazard Assessment Report (eHAR) training
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
Learn more about CACI here.
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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$55,500 - $111,100
CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.