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American Systems • National Security • IT Consulting & Digital Transformation • Bachelor's Degree • Secret • 2 days ago
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$100k – $120k per year
Location
In office (Bethesda)
Seniority
Staff · 2+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.

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American Systems

American Systems is an employee-owned government services contractor headquartered in McLean, Virginia, delivering information technology, engineering and analysis, test and evaluation, and training services to national priority programs. Founded in 1975, it became a majority ESOP company in 1997 and fully employee-owned in 2015, works largely for US defense customers such as the Navy and NAVAIR, and has absorbed the contractor Epsilon. Its openings span aerospace and software engineers, cybersecurity analysts, network and systems administrators, mechanical designers and test engineers, many requiring security clearances.
americansystems.com • HQ: McLean, United States • National Security • IT Consulting & Digital Transformation • Engineering Services • 51-200 employees • Est. 1975
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Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct static analyses of mechanical structures.
  • Assist the Design Team with material selection.
  • Conduct Quality Assurance reviews of design and engineering products.
  • Interface with customers and government sponsors.
  • Work daily with onsite government Engineers and Project Managers to ensure that information is technically accurate.
  • Develop project schedules, create technical reports, whitepapers.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil or structural engineering.
  • Ability to maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
  • Physically capable to conduct ship checks on United States Nuclear Submarines:
  • Be comfortable in relatively confined spaces.
  • Capable of climbing vertical ladders (20’ - 25’) within the submarine.
  • At least two (2) years business experience in:
    • General engineering.
    • Working with SOLIDWORKS.
    • Working with Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Working with Visio Diagram/Flowchart Software.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $120,000/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.

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