Advanced Mechanical Engineer

Company: Catapult Staffing
Location: Florham Park
Posted on: May 10, 2025

Job Description:

Advanced Mechanical Engineer

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Department: Engineering
Location: Florham Park, NJ
Role Type: Contract - 9/80 schedule option (every other Friday off)
Clearance: TS/SCI

About Our Client
Our client is a leading defense contractor that engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services for national security applications. With a global team of 12,000+ professionals, they partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas.
The company values trust, honesty, alignment and transparency, offering highly competitive benefits and prides themselves on being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. Employees enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Job Description
As an Advanced Mechanical Engineer, you will be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for designing hardware for challenging maritime applications. You will work on projects focused on the design and analysis of critical subsea components and systems.
Your role will involve utilizing CAD tools to create mechanical models and drawings, performing structural and thermal analysis, and designing for harsh environments (especially maritime). You'll collaborate with team members across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions that meet project requirements and customer expectations.
The ideal candidate is a creative, collaborative thinker with strong proficiency in mechanical design tools and analysis software, along with experience leading complex projects in challenging environments.

Duties and Responsibilities Design and analyze critical subsea components and systems for maritime applications Create mechanical models and detailed drawings using CAD software (CREO/SolidWorks) Perform structural, shock, and vibration analyses using appropriate tools Apply knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods to ensure designs are producible Follow technical, government, and industry standards in design work Lead complex projects, including planning, execution, and technical oversight Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integrated solutions Write technical papers and proposals as required Support continuous professional development within the team Ensure designs meet requirements for harsh maritime environments











Required Experience/Skills Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field 5+ years of job-related experience (or Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience) Strong proficiency with modeling CAD tools (CREO and/or SolidWorks) Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods Understanding of technical, government, and industry standards Strong communication skills with ability to write technical papers and proposals Experience leading complex projects









Nice-to-Haves Experience with structural and thermal analysis tools (Ansys, Matlab) Design experience for harsh environments, especially maritime Experience with subsea components and systems Knowledge of shock and vibration analysis Experience with defense industry projects Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field







Education Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required Master's degree preferred



Join Our Team!
If you're an innovative mechanical engineer with experience in designing for challenging environments and a passion for national security solutions, we invite you to apply.
Join our team in Florham Park, NJ, and be part of award-winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security.

Keywords: Mechanical Engineering - CAD Design - CREO - SolidWorks - Structural Analysis - Maritime Systems - Defense - Subsea Components - Florham Park NJ

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