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Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer with a Bachelor's and 6 years of experience to provide comprehensive engineering support to the U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center, helping modernize and sustain the Coast Guard’s aging fleet. This work directly supports the continued readiness, safety, and mission effectiveness of cutters and boats through critical modernization, sustainment, and lifecycle engineering efforts.

This role focuses on ship propulsion systems, machinery arrangements, technical documentation, and engineering trade studies that support vessel modernization and sustainment initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in marine mechanical systems, shipboard propulsion, and applicable commercial and regulatory standards. This position plays an important role in helping ensure cutter and boat systems remain safe, effective, and mission-ready.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Marine Propulsion Engineer you will:

Provide engineering and technical support for marine vessels, shipboard machinery, and associated mechanical systems. Responsibilities include design evaluation, documentation development, propulsion analysis, and support for modernization initiatives.

Marine Propulsion and Machinery Systems

Provide technical support for the design, development, documentation, and evaluation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment

Support engineering efforts involving power supply and propulsion systems

Research, develop, and assess ship propulsion systems, including:

diesel engines

gas turbines

diesel-electric systems

propellers

rudders

thrusters

gears

shafts

bearings

seals

noise and vibration considerations

interfaces with dynamic positioning systems

Apply engineering principles and technical analysis to support system design requirements and vessel modernization efforts

Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of shipboard propulsion machinery

Technical Documentation and Design Support

Develop system documentation and ship specifications

Review and develop technical data packages

Provide oversight for the development of machinery arrangements

Support and conduct trade studies related to propulsion system configuration and associated components

Apply knowledge of ABS, NVR, and commercial ship design rules and regulations

Support engineering efforts in alignment with applicable design, safety, and compliance standards

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

6+ years of experience developing:

ship propulsion systems

propulsion control systems

machinery arrangements

weight assessments

trade studies involving propulsion configurations and associated components

Proficiency in Python, Data bricks, Power Apps, MTU DiaSys

Strong knowledge of marine propulsion systems and shipboard mechanical equipment

Experience supporting the design, development, and evaluation of vessel machinery systems

Ability to develop and review technical documentation, specifications, and data packages

Understanding of machinery arrangements, propulsion integration, and associated engineering analyses

Eligibility

U.S. Citizenship is required for the purpose of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. security clearance

Clearance

Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

Active DoD security clearance at Secret or above highly desirable

Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $140,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status