Mechanical Engineer II

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 authorized. The 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.

• 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, including:
  • 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

• Bachelor's 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

• Bachelor's 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.

• 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.