Posted June 02, 2026
Mechanical Engineer IV (Maritime System Focused)
Solvere Technical Group LLC
Virginia Beach, VA 23459, United States
Full Time
Reference: Solvere Technical Group LLC_323
Mechanical Engineer IV (Maritime System Focused)
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Summary: SOLVERE is seeking Mechanical Engineer IV to support the design, development, and integration of maritime electronic systems. Mechanical engineers in this role research, develop, design, manufacture, and test specialized enclosures, equipment racks, and mechanical interfaces for U.S. Navy navigation system platforms. NOTE: Mechanical Engineer is not a named Key Personnel LCAT in PWS. Personnel in this role may be billed under Engineering Technician V or VI per the Key Personnel table, or as non-key personnel under applicable NUWC Newport LCAT definitions (PWS). Per PWS, personnel shall be capable of performing prototype fabrication including metal bending, drilling, welding, plating/coating, painting, punching, and cutting at the contractor's facility.
Job Responsibilities Include:
Qualifications:
Education:
Experience:
As a requirement of employment, all SOLVERE employees must hold U.S. Citizenship.
Location: Virginia Beach, VA (JEBLCFS) / Norfolk, VA
Travel: Infrequently
Clearance: Secret
Work Environment & Physical Demands: Office & Computer Laboratories - Sitting, standing, extended periods of time using a mouse and keyboard and viewing computer screens. Infrequent lifting of <40lbs. Movement between points within the same office or between buildings. Work is performed in generally consistent environmental conditions with some seasonality for temperature differences and lighting.
BENEFITS
Solvere offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package. The Solvere benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and/or families. Solvere also includes basic life insurance plus short- and long-term disability for the employee. Employees may elect to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees will also accrue paid time off and holidays. Additional voluntary options include supplemental insurance plans.
About the Company Visit: www.solveretechnical.com
Solvere Technical Group is committed to non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Summary: SOLVERE is seeking Mechanical Engineer IV to support the design, development, and integration of maritime electronic systems. Mechanical engineers in this role research, develop, design, manufacture, and test specialized enclosures, equipment racks, and mechanical interfaces for U.S. Navy navigation system platforms. NOTE: Mechanical Engineer is not a named Key Personnel LCAT in PWS. Personnel in this role may be billed under Engineering Technician V or VI per the Key Personnel table, or as non-key personnel under applicable NUWC Newport LCAT definitions (PWS). Per PWS, personnel shall be capable of performing prototype fabrication including metal bending, drilling, welding, plating/coating, painting, punching, and cutting at the contractor's facility.
Job Responsibilities Include:
- Enclosure and Rack Design: Design and develop equipment racks and shipboard enclosures to military specifications (Mil-Spec) for submarine and surface ship applications.
- Electronic Packaging: Design equipment drawers and integrated electronic assemblies, including the mounting and layout of high-precision sensors and electronics.
- Interconnect Systems: Lead the design and documentation of specialized connectors and cable assemblies for maritime deployment.
- Analysis and Modeling: Perform Thermal Analysis to ensure proper heat dissipation and conduct stress tests to analyze structural integrity and data.
- Design Visualization: Prepare required design sketches, layouts, and schematics as part of a collaborative design team.
- Standards Compliance: Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics while ensuring all designs conform to engineering and performance specifications.
- CAD/CAM Utilization: Use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) for design data processing, modeling, and simulation to turn concepts into products.
- Qualification Support: Prepare equipment and documentation for Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT) to verify performance in extreme conditions.
- Lifecycle Engineering: Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, and systems to meet requirements.
- Root Cause Analysis: Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend design modifications to eliminate system malfunctions.
- Collaboration: Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience:
- 10 years of professional service
As a requirement of employment, all SOLVERE employees must hold U.S. Citizenship.
Location: Virginia Beach, VA (JEBLCFS) / Norfolk, VA
Travel: Infrequently
Clearance: Secret
Work Environment & Physical Demands: Office & Computer Laboratories - Sitting, standing, extended periods of time using a mouse and keyboard and viewing computer screens. Infrequent lifting of <40lbs. Movement between points within the same office or between buildings. Work is performed in generally consistent environmental conditions with some seasonality for temperature differences and lighting.
BENEFITS
Solvere offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package. The Solvere benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and/or families. Solvere also includes basic life insurance plus short- and long-term disability for the employee. Employees may elect to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees will also accrue paid time off and holidays. Additional voluntary options include supplemental insurance plans.
About the Company Visit: www.solveretechnical.com
Solvere Technical Group is committed to non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
