CareerPlan

Robotics and Mechanical Design Engineering Scientist

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS, USFull-time$104k2026-10-12 → 2026-11-10
Based in United StatesUnited States citizens only

Core

Design, develop, test, and maintain production and R&D equipment for underwater robotics, sonar, navigation, life support, and diver systems exposed to extreme environmental conditions.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical design engineering scientist (underwater robotics)

Builds

Sonar, navigation, and underwater robotics systems for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL)

Domain

Defense/Underwater robotics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Mechanical engineering design, CAD (SolidWorks), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), system documentation, data analysis, field testing support

Preferred skills

Master's in mechanical engineering, team leadership, electro-mechanical design, fluid dynamics, acoustics, rapid prototyping, machining

Technologies

SolidWorks, SolidWorks Simulation, PDM

Responsibilities

Design and analyze sonar/navigation/underwater robotics equipment; create assembly drawings and documentation; assist in equipment assembly and testing; support field installation and testing; participate in data collection and analysis

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC