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Noblis

Mechanical Engineer - Navy Steam and Auxiliary Systems

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Wage

$78,900 – $108,500/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on October 12, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Noblis MSD supports the Naval Sea Systems Command and Naval Surface Warfare Center, focusing on engineering and logistics for U.S. Navy and other military vessels. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide support for various mechanical systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Creating mechanical designs and drawings
  • Writing precise calculations
  • Creating and testing prototypes for functionality
  • Re-engineering products when problems are found and recalculating for the return of products to full functionality
  • Preparing reports and documentation for leadership
  • Performing obsolescence evaluation and assisting with finding replacements

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering or Electrical Engineering
  • 3 years of professional experience in engineering
  • US Citizen with an active DoD security clearance at SECRET level or the ability to obtain one
  • Familiarity with equipment design principles
  • Familiarity with 2D/3D engineering design & manufacturing tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor)

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Benefits

Health Insurance
PTO
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How this job compares in Philadelphia, PA

Pay in context

At roughly $45/hr, this posting sits about 29% above the $35/hr median for welding jobs in Philadelphia, PA — toward the top of a $30–$39/hr middle band drawn from 20 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 90% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

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