Job description

Company introduction

Maritime Applied Physics Corporation (MAPC) is a Baltimore based engineering, research, development, and production company focused on marine technologies. We have a current opening for an experienced Systems Engineer in the Brunswick, Maine or Baltimore, Maryland office.

Primary responsibilities

MAPC has an opening for a full time (40hr/wk) Systems Engineer with an interest in unique vessel and ship system designs. This position is focused on a single vessel design, with the future to work on diverse projects across the company portfolio. The preferred candidate will be capable of working with multi-disciplinary and multi-company project teams as a subject matter expert.

Engineering work at MAPC extends from concept studies through detail design, construction, and subsequent product evolution. This position will focus on the requirements management; test and evaluation; and reliability / maintainability / availability (RMA) characteristics for a medium sized vessel. Products include requirements trace and verification matrices; failure mode effects analyses; test plans; and reliability analyses and the accompanying presentations and reports. MAPC is seeking a candidate who has existing knowledge and skills supporting many of these tasks and an interest in expanding their knowledge to solve novel problems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following engineering tasks:

1. Working with other engineers internally and at different companies to constructively and achievably allocate shipwide requirements across vessel systems.

2. Assisting in development of test matrices and test program documentation addressing both Naval and Classification Society requirements.

3. Participating in the assembly of data, extraction of requirements, and communication to suppliers and partners of requirements pertaining to testing and RMA.

4. Solving complex technical problems with advice and guidance from Principal Engineers when necessary.

5. Independent solving of straightforward technical problems

6. Working with customer defined tools and environments to document requirements, parameters and characteristics for use by a technical team.

7. Having an intuition of when a technical problem is converging positively and when to change approach for better results.

8. Developing and assessing options to resolve technical challenges and identifying impacts, risks, and benefits for each solution across the design.

9. Documenting and communicating technical determinations at the appropriate level of detail and explanation for internal, external, specialist, and intelligent non-specialist consideration.

In addition to engagement on a specific, nearer term project, MAPC works to develop project leadership skills from within its engineering staff.

Potential team leadership roles include:

1. Business and proposal development,

2. Establishing and performing to cost and schedule metrics,

3. Forming internal and external teams,

4. Providing technical leadership and oversight, and

5. Seeking opportunities to further develop projects.

MAPC has offices in Baltimore, Maryland and Brunswick, Maine.

Qualifications

Necessary

· Eight or more years of relevant experience.

· Prior experience with ship or offshore system design. A firm understanding of ship / marine structures design processes and considerations.

· Experience in the use of the following software tools and an understanding of their capabilities and limitations. Candidates with experience in similar programs (e.g., PTC Creo in lieu of SolidWorks) are encouraged to apply.

o SolidWorks

o DOORS, 3DXML tools, other requirements management tools and processes

o Microsoft Office products

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a focus on documentation

· A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Systems, Mechanical, Marine, Electrical, Ocean) from an ABET-accredited school.

· An ability to travel on an occasional basis. The expected level of travel would be roughly 30 days per year subject to increase or decrease depending upon business needs. Applicants should be able to board and traverse boats and ships.

· US citizenship and the ability to receive a security clearance.

Preferred

· Experience in the application of Systems Engineering principles to a construction project.

· Experience in a ship or marine structure test platform test program, including experience with or in Classification Societies.

· Experience in the use of the following software packages is optional and beneficial:

o AutoCad

o NAVCAD

o Catia / Enovia

o Rhino

o Star CCM

o USN ASSET

o USN SHCP

· Past shipboard or shipyard / repair facility assignment, as a civilian or in conjunction with US military service.

· An existing security clearance.

Additional Information

MAPC is seeking a long-term employee who is looking for a career growth path with the company and is willing to take on a diverse set of challenges. The job offers opportunities to hone your management skills, expand them into additional technical or commercial areas, and be part of a fast-moving, energetic, closely knit team.

Salary Range is $76,500.00 to $143,500.00 per year “commensurate with experience and skills note”.

Benefits include:

· Flexible work schedules and four weeks (160 hours) of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year.

· Medical, dental and vision insurance with generous company contributions.

· 401k program with company contribution

· Education reimbursement

· Additional benefits available

EEO Statement: MAPC is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

US Citizenship: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship.

MAPC participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,500.00 - $143,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 8 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

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