Mechanical Engineer 3

Engineering

Mechanical Engineer 3 Annapolis, MD Posted: 8/26/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

225184

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 3, in Annapolis, MD. Job ID#225184

Pay Rate: $137 - $143

Job Description:

Seeking dependable individuals willing to work in a collaborative environment and that are interested in expanding their horizons. The Mechanical Engineering Department is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer or Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

Essential Functions:

This position tasking includes concept development, problem solving, technical planning, design development and integration & testing of undersea hardware. The applicant will translate customer requirements into systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

The candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

The successful candidate should have demonstrated experience in hardware design, an understanding of design for manufacturing practices, developing engineering processes, procedures and documentation for manufacturing, and an understanding of engineering's role for supporting small to medium production quantities.

This position can be filled at a Principal or Senior Principal level.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Mechanical Engineer:

BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace. Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience or MS degree with 3 years of experience.

Proficiency in using common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools.

Ability to work on site at Annapolis, MD campus.

A current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer :

BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace. Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience or MS degree with 6 years of experience or PhD with 4 years of experience.

Proficiency in using common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools.

Ability to work on site at Annapolis, MD campus.

A current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

Able to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously

Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter

Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Experience with undersea vehicle and system design

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Top Secret/SCI

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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