Hose McCann Communications · 1 month ago
Systems Engineer Mechanical
Deerfield Beach, FL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHose McCann Communications is seeking a Systems Engineer Mechanical responsible for the design, analysis, and integration of mechanical and structural systems across complex maritime platforms. The role requires strong mechanical engineering expertise and involves collaboration with various teams to ensure cohesive system integration and compliance with maritime and defense standards.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform system-level requirements analysis, decomposition, and allocation for mechanical and structural systems
Translate customer and MIL-STD specifications into mechanical design criteria and system architecture
Develop performance and environmental requirements (shock, vibration, noise, thermal, fluid flow)
Develop and evaluate mechanical system architectures
Model mechanical system performance and ensure integration with electrical and control systems
Optimize design for manufacturability, maintainability, and shipboard installation
Manage mechanical interfaces across systems — including mounting structures, thermal management, piping, and cable routing
Develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs), installation drawings, and 3D models showing integrated mechanical layouts
Collaborate with electrical, controls, and software teams to ensure cohesive system integration
Develop test procedures and support system-level verification and validation for mechanical and environmental performance
Participate in integration, commissioning, and acceptance testing onboard ships or at test facilities
Conduct root-cause analyses and corrective actions for mechanical or thermal anomalies
Ensure compliance with maritime and defense standards (MIL-STD-901D, MIL-STD-167, ABS, DNV, etc.)
Support configuration and risk management throughout the product lifecycle
Conduct reliability, maintainability, and safety analyses (FMEA, fault tree analysis, hazard assessment)
Prepare mechanical design documentation, test reports, analysis packages, and installation procedures
Support design reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and customer technical audits
Work cross-functionally with electrical, software, manufacturing, and field service teams to deliver integrated maritime solutions
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers
Interface with shipyards, customers, and government stakeholders during design, production, and installation phases
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related STEM field
3+ years of relevant experience in mechanical or systems engineering, preferably in maritime, defense, or shipbuilding industries
Proficiency with CAD and modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or AutoCAD)
Experience with FEA and thermal/structural analysis tools
Knowledge of materials selection, corrosion control, and environmental design for marine applications
Understanding of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and vibration/shock requirements in shipboard environments
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance
Excellent technical communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
Willingness to travel to shipyards, test sites, or customer facilities as needed
Preferred
Cloud computing knowledge
Company
Hose McCann Communications
Hose McCann Communications is a company based out of United States.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase