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Naval Mechanical Engineer
Location: Philadelphia
Department: Operations
Job Description
Green Expert Technology Inc. (GreenXT) is seeking a Naval Mechanical Engineer.
The candidate will provide programmatic, administrative, engineering, technical, training, logistical, maintenance, installations/alterations, Life Cycle Management, technical data management catalog updating, and general systems, and equipment support for HM&E systems for the NSWCPD, specifically for the Ship’s Steering Systems Division.
About GreenXT
GreenXT is comprised of technical and business leaders. We hire intelligent, hardworking, and dedicated people who not only possess the desire to learn and improve their skills but want to contribute to the design and development of innovative solutions that address the Navy’s greatest technological challenges. We hired each of our employees because we believe they are exceptional, have the ability to excel at their job, and will contribute positively to GreenXT.
GreenXT’s business office strives to be the most efficient and effective business office supporting our customers. Our personnel aspire to become leaders through organized, rigorous, and diligent efforts. GreenXT employees are always looking to help one another succeed. We look out for each other and cross-train so that the product we deliver is one that we’re confident in and proud of. We strongly believe in growth and providing our workforce with career development opportunities to help everyone achieve their goals.
We take pride in our support of the United States Navy. We never forget that the work we do is ultimately in support of America’s warfighter and serving those who serve. The idea that our hard work can help make their jobs easier, assist them to defend our nation, and can help ensure they return home safely to their loved ones motivates us every day, and we hope that you join us on that mission!
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide in-service engineering support for steering control systems and associated hydraulic actuation mechanisms on Navy surface ships.
- Travel to provide in person support for Casualty Reports (CASREPs), both portside and at sea. Coordinate Navy technical codes (e.g., NSWCPD) for troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Conduct troubleshooting and fault isolation for steering machinery during maintenance or casualty events.
- Author Technical Feedback Reports (TFBRs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and support Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) documentation.
- Participate in Failure Review Boards and Mission Readiness Panels (MRPs).
- Collaborate with OEMs and Navy technical codes (e.g., NSWCPD) to develop solutions for obsolescence, reliability, or system upgrades.
- Analyze operational and test data to identify trends, support troubleshooting, and inform recommendations for system improvements.
- Provide Ship system configuration, testing, training, support, troubleshooting, and assessments of HM&E systems
- Conduct pre- and post-installation ship checks to verify the accuracy of installation drawings.
- Support steering system overhauls, ship alterations (SHIPALTs), and new equipment installations.
- Lead or support shipboard testing, including system functional tests, hydraulic leakage tests, and control loop validations.
- Review preliminary designs, detail designs, and drawings; Identify discrepancies between installation drawings, and actual vessel configuration; identify interferences
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
- Two (2) years of experience in: Navy Ship Auxiliary systems, including distributed machinery control systems and software; Auxiliary Fuel, and Lube Oil systems; Auxiliary Pumps, and Smart Valves; Auxiliary Machinery, and the testing of these systems
- Knowledge of NSWCPD System Engineering Process (SEP), Alterations (MACHALTs), engineering change proposals, and/or ship change documents (SCDs) processes
- Experience with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) development and obsolescence management
- Ability to lift, carry and transport light materials, boxes, or equipment.
- Ability to work on and climb ladders, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
- Ability to travel to support CASREPs up to 35% of the time.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Experience supporting rudder control systems, hydraulic power units (HPUs), hydraulic pumps, and feedback transducers.
- Familiarity with Integrated Ship Control System (SCS) or other helm control systems.
- Experience with electrical engineering concepts or electronic systems.
- Prior experience with in-service engineering support (ISEA) or NAVSEA/NSWCPD technical codes.
- Exposure to DoN shipboard testing and safety protocols.
- Familiarity with Navy Class Maintenance Plan (CMP) processes
- Experience with hydraulic steering components such as pumps, directional control valves, ram actuators, and hydraulic fluid requirements.
- Mission Readiness Panels (MRPs) Navy logistics databases (Remedy, Navy 311) and ILS feedback tools: TMDER, OSS TFBRs, PMS TFBRs, COSAL Feedback
Job Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Matching
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance