Principal Mechanical Engineer at TAD PGS

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Distance Exact 10 miles 15 miles 25 miles 50 miles 65 miles 100 miles 500 miles Advanced Search &nbsp Search Job Details Engineering Principal Mechanical Engineer Annapolis, MD Posted: 10/9/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 226721 Job Category: Engineering Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 12 months We have an outstanding Contract position for a Principal Mechanical Enginee r to join a leading Company located in the Annapolis, MD surrounding area. Pay Rate: $140.42 **US Citizenship is required.** **Candidate must possess an Active Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.** This position's tasking includes concept development, problem solving, technical planning, design development and integration & testing of undersea hardware. The applicant will translate customer requirements into systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. The candidate 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. The successful candidate should 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 engineering's role for supporting small to medium production quantities. Basic Hiring Criteria: Basic Qualifications for a Principal Mechanical Engineer: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace. Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience or Master's 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. Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace. Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience or MS degree with 6 years of experience or 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. Desired 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. Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: Secret Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit tadpgs.com or pdsdefense.com The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Already have an account? Login here © TAD PGS, Inc. Cookie Policy | Privacy Policy | EEO Statement and Legal Notices | Terms of Use

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Principal Mechanical Engineer Annapolis, MD Posted: 10/9/2026
Associate - W2
We have an outstanding Contract position for a Principal Mechanical Enginee r to join a leading Company located in the Annapolis, MD surrounding area.
Pay Rate: $140.42
US Citizenship is required.**
Candidate must possess an Active Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.**
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Mechanical Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace. Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience or Master's 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.
Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace. Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience or MS degree with 6 years of experience or 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.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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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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