Peraton is looking for a Mechanical / Design Engineer to support the US Navy's hull treatments program onsite in West Bethesda, MD.
What you will do:
- Perform hands-on engineering in support of the US Navy's submarine force.
- Use SolidWorks to design prototype articles and molds
- Fabricate and/or assist in fabrication of prototype articles and molds
- Work side-by-side with other engineers, technicians, and shipyard personnel producing, installing, and testing advanced polymer items
- Use a range of hand and shop tools to fabricate, install, and evaluate test articles
- Interface with government, contractor, and shipyard personnel on technical and schedule requirements
- Lead teams of engineers and technicians in shipyard installation, training, and testing
- Travel to public shipyards and other locations possible for two week periods
What you will need:
- BS in an Engineering field (GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred) and 5+ years experience or 3+ years with MS/MA
- Significant SolidWorks design experience
- Demonstrated interest in and ability with hands-on tool use though professional or personal/hobby experience
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
Desired:
- Experience with polymer processing, molds, mold design
- Experience or coursework in acoustics
- Demonstrated leadership traits through task supervision or social / athletic group membership (Team Captain, Club Officer, Scouting, etc)
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field with 5+ years of experience, or a master’s degree with 3+ years of experience
- Significant SolidWorks design experience
- Demonstrated ability and interest in hands-on tool use through professional or hobby experience
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- Experience with polymer processing, molds, or mold design
- Experience or coursework in acoustics
- Leadership experience through task supervision or group membership
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
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What We Do
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Why Work With Us
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