Description
Are you a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for hands-on research and development in military materials science? Join a leading Navy research lab in Key West, FL, where you’ll work on cutting-edge projects focused on corrosion, marine fouling, and Naval hardware testing. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical fleet applications while working in a highly collaborative, people-first culture that values agility, innovation, and employee well-being. If you have experience in mechanical design, military materials science, or large-scale testing systems, this is the perfect role for you!
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Mechanical Engineer position include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in a design or shop environment.
- Experience with military materials science is a major plus.
- Proficiency in MS Office and 3D CAD techniques and software; SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabVIEW, and similar software preferred
- Conduct research, development, and testing on corrosion, marine fouling, and Naval hardware in a specialized facility.
- Perform hands-on manufacturing, assembly, and testing of mechanical systems.
- Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and industry partners to develop and transition technologies for fleet applications.
- Lead projects from concept to execution, including proposal writing, testing, data evaluation, and documentation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance (no criminal history, clean financial history, and no foreign national contacts).
Salary: $75,000 - $115,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans, holiday pay, 401(k) with match (1-year vesting), PTO, and bonuses potential.
Relocation assistance is available for well-qualified candidates. Additionally, this position includes a $1,800/month living allowance.
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