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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Mechanical Engineer Principal

GDIT California, MD Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$97,968 - $126,500 per year

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Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Mechanical Engineer Principal at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your engineering career.

As a Mechanical Engineer Principal, you will play a crucial role in installing C5ISR systems that meet stringent operational and installation standards aboard US Naval vessels.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead, manage, and support engineering direction and guidance for design, development, integration and interface design analysis, installation, integration, fielding, field analysis, operation, maintenance, and testing of systems.
  • Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to drive system design and integration decisions that ensure interoperability and mission readiness for C5ISR systems.
  • Drive system-level outcomes by planning and executing rigorous systems testing, analyzing results, and resolving integration challenges in complex operational environments.
  • Utilize expert ability to read, interpret, and understand blueprints, engineering drawings, schematics, and Ship Installation Drawings (SID) to ensure compliant installation and interface alignment.

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in an Engineering discipline.
  • 8+ years of related engineering experience. Of the minimum 8 years of experience required, at least 5 of those years must involve design, implementation, integration, systems testing, and interoperability studies related to C5ISR systems.
  • At least 3 years of experience in reading, interpreting, and understanding blueprints, drawings, schematics, and Ship Installation Drawings (SID).
  • Demonstrated expertise in system design, development, integration, interface design analysis, installation, fielding, field analysis, operation, maintenance, and testing of systems; advanced proficiency in interpreting engineering documentation including SIDs.
  • PMP-certification preferred.
  • Security clearance level: Must have ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance; able to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
  • US Citizenship required.
  • On-site presence at California, Maryland, with occasional travel and collaboration across geographically dispersed teams.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
  • 401K with company match.
  • Competitive pay and paid time off.
  • Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

The likely salary range for this position is $97,968 - $126,500.

Skills

Required

  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
  • Engineering Drawings
  • Technical Documents
  • blueprints
  • schematics
  • Ship Installation Drawings (SID)

Nice to have

  • PMP-certification

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/USA-MD-California/Mechanical-Engineer-Principal_RQ230534-1

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