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Mechanical Engineer III

DPP


Job Location:

Annapolis, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 September 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 6 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DPP is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing industry.

Work location: Onsite in Annapolis MD
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 Contract
Work authorization: US Citizen; must hold a current/active Secret security clearance and have the ability to obtain/maintain a Top-Secret SCI clearance with CI polygraph.

Responsibilities:

  • Concept development problem solving technical planning design development and integration & testing of undersea hardware.
  • Translate customer requirements into systems solutions that acknowledge technical schedule and cost constraints.
  • Must be able to collaborate in a team environment prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Have demonstrated experience in hardware design an understanding of design for manufacturing practices developing engineering processes procedures and documentation for manufacturing and an understanding of engineerings role for supporting small to medium production quantities.
  • This position can be filled at a Principal or Senior Principal level.
Required Qualifications for a Principal Mechanical Engineer:
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Aerospace. Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience;
  • OR a Masters degree with 3 years of experience.
  • Proficiency in using common engineering design production analysis and office tools.
  • Ability to work on site at Annapolis MD campus.
  • A current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
Required Qualifications for a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer:
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Aerospace. Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience;
  • OR a Masters degree with 6 years of experience;
  • OR a PhD with 4 years of experience.
  • Proficiency in using common engineering design production analysis and office tools.
  • Ability to work on site at Annapolis MD campus.
  • A current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously
  • Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
  • Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Experience with undersea vehicle and system design
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly

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DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D

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