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title: Mechanical Engineer, Staff at AMERICAN SYSTEMS
description: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is hiring for the Mechanical Engineer, Staff role in Bethesda,
  MD. Full-time, on-site role. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | AMERICAN SYSTEMS |
| **Location** | Bethesda, MD |
| **Salary** | $100K/yr - $120K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 15, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

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## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for AMERICAN SYSTEMS.
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for AMERICAN SYSTEMS.

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## Description

## Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

## Responsibilities

- Conduct static analyses of mechanical structures.
- Assist the Design Team with material selection.
- Conduct Quality Assurance reviews of design and engineering products.
- Interface with customers and government sponsors.
- Work daily with onsite government Engineers and Project Managers to ensure that information is technically accurate.
- Develop project schedules, create technical reports, whitepapers.

## Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil or structural engineering.
- Ability to maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
- Physically capable to conduct ship checks on United States Nuclear Submarines:
- Be comfortable in relatively confined spaces.
- Capable of climbing vertical ladders (20’ – 25’) within the submarine.
- At least two (2) years business experience in:
  * General engineering.
  * Working with SOLIDWORKS.
  * Working with Microsoft Office Suite.
  * Working with Visio Diagram/Flowchart Software.

## Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $120,000/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
## Skills

- Security Clearance
- SolidWorks
- Confined Space Entry
- Secret Security Clearance
- Technical Writing
- Material Selection
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Visio
- Quality Assurance
- White Paper Writing
## Benefits

- Health Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings

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