Naval Special Warfare Mechanical Engineering Scientist Associate
Core
Develop mechanical components, packaging, and tooling for high frequency sonar systems within the Advanced Technology Laboratory.
Role type
Mechanical Engineering Scientist Associate (IC)
Builds
Mechanical components, sonar assemblies, and electronic packaging for defense applications
Domain
Defense / Underwater Acoustics / Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (mechanical hardware assembly and design)
Required skills
Mechanical design, SolidWorks CAD, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Vendor management, ASME Y14.5 standards, Hardware assembly and validation
Preferred skills
Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Electronic PCB assembly design, Thermal cooling system design, Manual machining or welding, High frequency transducer design
Technologies
SolidWorks, SolidWorks Simulation
Responsibilities
Design and develop mechanical packaging for high frequency sonar applications; Assemble, test, and validate hardware at component and system levels; Develop structural mechanical components for electronics packaging; Create assembly tooling for transducers and sonar systems; Maintain design documentation and production procedures
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC