R&D Hardware Mechanical Engineering Scientist
Core
Design, test, and deploy underwater acoustic systems and sensors for environmental research, including field operations from vessels and subsea deployment.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineering scientist (underwater acoustics)
Builds
Underwater acoustic systems, sensors, and experimental sea-test setups
Domain
Ocean engineering / Underwater acoustics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CAD design (Creo, Solidworks), Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS, COMSOL), engineering drawing standards (ASME Y14.5), MATLAB programming, mechanical hardware troubleshooting, field testing
Preferred skills
Prototype hardware design, sensor integration, structural integrity analysis, materials selection, underwater acoustics physics, SONAR equation, acoustic measurement techniques, manufacturing processes
Technologies
Creo, Solidworks, ANSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Design support for underwater acoustic systems and sensors; schedule, execute, calibrate, characterize, test, and analyze data; deploy/recover subsea systems from vessels; troubleshoot and repair equipment; assist with hardware procurement and fabrication facility management
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties