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Senior LHA(R) Propulsion Engineer

American Systems Corporation · McLean, VA

Posted Sep 5, 2026

Job Description

Job Description
Overview



A mission-driven professional with Mechanical Engineering experience and Secret clearance to become our next Senior LHA(R) Propulsion Engineer PMS377 in Washington, DC. Candidate will support the PMS377, Amphibious Ship Program. Position has the opportunity for remote work.

As the Senior LHA(R) Propulsion Engineer, you will:

• Provide critical support in protecting our country

• Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals supporting PMS377 Amphibious Ship Program


• Continue growing and perfecting your skills as a Mechanical and Propulsion Engineer


• Receive robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!

• Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company



Responsibilities



• Responsible for all development of technical products, joint studies of problems and solutions and programmatic recommendations to the PMS377 LHA Program Manager or the HM&E team for the main propulsion system and associated equipment

• Provide system engineering, ship integration, and programmatic recommendation to the PMS377 system COG

• Conduct review of shipbuilder's products and deliverables and preparation of analysis and recommendations for acceptance to PMS377

• Responsible for ensuring the components and systems above meet the LHA Ship Specifications Requirements

• Support development of in-line and post-delivery changes, as required, for the above systems and components, while ensuring all required technical specifications are met, and that the scope of the change is developed with the highest technical accuracy and quality

• Review Waterfront Changes and Work Item Packages to be implemented during post-delivery for identified and legacy deficiencies that require a Government assessment or resolution

• Provide review of administrative package redlines for accuracy to support configuration control processes and provide comments to the Government

• Provide technical rationale and reference material to support adjudication documented on trial cards

• Develop correspondence routing packages for Deviations, Waivers, and Contract Letters. Develops presentation, technical summaries, and white papers to address LHA(R) technical issues to support quarter program reviews and other technical meetings

• Perform site visits to prepare for and support ship trials through shipboard familiarization of COG system areas and inspection of associated HM&E systems and equipment



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Qualifications




- Bachelor's degree in Engineering is desired

• At least 15 years work experience as a Propulsion Engineer

• Experience with LHA/LHD propulsion systems

• Active Secret Clearance






Pay Transparency Statement



AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $107,000.00/Yr. - USD $110,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.



EEO Statement



EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status



Skills:

Adjudication, Analysis Skills, Change Control, Engineering, Government, Mechanical Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Project/Program Management, Propulsion, R Programming Language, Secret Clearance, Support Documentation, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Presentation, Technical Support, Technology White Papers, Work From Home



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American Systems Corporation



Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States, with approximately 1,400 employees nationwide. Based in the Washington, DC, suburb of Chantilly, VA, the company provides systems engineering, technical and managed services to government and private sector customers. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was named “Contractor of the Year” at the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in October, 2007.





Company Size:

1,000 to 1,499 employees



Industry:

Internet Services



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Benefits

  • Retirement Package

Additional Details

City
McLean
State
Virginia
Country
US
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