Principal Mechanical Engineer 3

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity Annapolis, MD.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
This position can be filled at a Principal or Senior Principal level.

Principal Mechanical Engineer:
• BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace. Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience or MS degree with 3 years of experience.
• Proficiency in using common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools.
• Ability to work on site at Annapolis, MD campus.
• A current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.

Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer :
• BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace. Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience or MS degree with 6 years of experience or PhD with 4 years of experience.
• Proficiency in using common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools.
• Ability to work on site at Annapolis, MD campus.
• A current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• This position tasking includes concept development, problem solving, technical planning, design development and integration & testing of undersea hardware. The applicant will translate customer requirements into systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• The candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• The successful candidate should have demonstrated experience in hardware design, an understanding of design for manufacturing practices, developing engineering processes, procedures and documentation for manufacturing, and an understanding of engineering’s role for supporting small to medium production quantities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously
• Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
• Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Experience with undersea vehicle and system design
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace. Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM) is required.
School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:
Full-Time 9/80 workweek. 100% on-site.

ADDITIONAL:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

Job Number: 219562
Job Location: Annapolis, MD
Rate: Up to $155.22 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 08/26/2026

Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Melody Mullins
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: mmullins@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com

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