Mechanical Engineer Level 3

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer Level 3

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Location:

Panama City - Panama City, FL US (Primary)

Career Level:

Experienced (Non‑Manager)

Category:
Engineering

Job Type: Full‑time

ATS is seeking a detail‑oriented Engineer to join our team in supporting programs at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Panama City Division. This contract will support the Science and Technology effort under NSWC PCD cognizance. You will directly participate in planning and execution of concept refinement and model development projects that apply the research and all‑source analysis findings to the point of advising on top‑level model requirements and model evaluation criteria.

You will assist government subject matter experts by applying sound scientific and engineering judgments to identify problem areas and impact on achieving technical success.

• Analyze requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints; investigate solutions to product or process problems.
• Work with project managers and project engineers to ensure that design inputs into cost, schedule, and other project‑level decisions are accurate and complete.
• Perform mechanical development, design, engineering changes, and drawing packages on multiple projects through all phases of development and manufacturing.
• Have strong proficiency in creation and review of U.S. Navy technical drawings, plans, and specifications using computer software.
• Work independently and collaborate with other design disciplines and with guidance from team leadership.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas and concepts in both written and oral form.
• Be fully capable of working in design teams to assist in meeting project goals in a team‑focused environment.
• Perform trade studies, design of experiments, assembly and testing of parts, components, and assemblies.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in CAD, Solidworks, Haystack, CMPRO, Microsoft Office software suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Evaluate project reliability, safety, and performance.

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance; an active Secret Clearance is a big plus.
• Three (3) years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience supporting government projects and working closely with Program Managers.
• Experience conducting rapid trade studies and analysis of mechanical solutions.
• Strong working knowledge of Solid Works Design Environment and Product Data Management (PDM).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.