Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in maritime, crane, hydraulics or controls experience to join our team in a hybrid role. This position combines office-based engineering work with pier-side and offshore activities, including barge operations and sea trials. This is a contract to hire opportunity in Hanover, Maryland.

• Lead and manage interdisciplinary design teams, providing technical guidance to engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Apply advanced engineering principles to the design, analysis, integration, and testing of complex mechanical and ocean-deployed systems.
• Develop and review technical products, test procedures, and documentation to meet customer requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, integration, and test teams to ensure design feasibility and quality.
• Support bid and proposal efforts with technical approaches, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Travel domestically and internationally, including pier-side and offshore operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering (advanced degree preferred).
• 5–10 years of practical engineering experience; 2+ years leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Expertise in industrial automation and controls: hydraulics, pneumatics, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with maritime port operations, cranes, cargo handling, and shipboard equipment.
• Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., Solid Works, MATLAB) and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Department of Defense Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Strong technical judgment, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Hybrid schedule: ~50% office, ~50% pier-side/offshore, including one-week sea trials.
• Typical work hours: 40 hours in office, 50 hours offshore.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy hands-on maritime projects, leading technical teams, and applying advanced mechanical engineering expertise in real-world, operational environments.