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Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer

Ventura, CA💼 Full-time💰 $150,000–$150,000🗓 2026-08-13 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and develop mechanical components, enclosures, and structural elements for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and advanced navigation products to withstand high-pressure and corrosive maritime environments.

Role type

Mid-level mechanical engineer (defense/maritime hardware)

Builds

Mechanical assemblies for AUVs, sensor integration, and payload mounting structures

Domain

Defense / Maritime technology / Underwater robotics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Mechanical engineering design, SolidWorks CAD, DFMA principles, FEA analysis, manufacturing techniques (machining, composites, additive), technical documentation, system integration

Preferred skills

Underwater vehicle experience, robotics, maritime/defense systems, Active DoD clearance

Technologies

SolidWorks, FEA tools

Responsibilities

Design mechanical components and assemblies for enclosures and sensor integration; Create and maintain 3D CAD models and engineering drawings; Lead integration of mechanical systems with electrical and software components; Collaborate with manufacturing teams on producibility and quality; Participate in assembly, integration, and environmental/at-sea testing; Author reports and present work at meetings

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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