Senior Mechanical Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and deliver robust support systems for the Copperhead family of autonomous underwater vehicles (UUVs), focusing on launch, recovery, handling, and maintenance in rugged maritime environments.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Maritime Systems)
Builds
Launch and Recovery mechanisms, handling gear, transportation/storage solutions, and testing equipment for autonomous underwater vehicles.
Domain
Defense, Maritime, Autonomous Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Mechanical design, testing, CAD (Siemens NX), vendor management, fabrication, system requirements definition, design reviews, FEA analysis
Preferred skills
Robotic/autonomous systems design, defense/maritime/aerospace domain experience, finite element analysis of complex structures, product delivery lifecycle management
Technologies
Siemens NX
Responsibilities
Design and develop support system components for UUV deployment and recovery; select and qualify commercial off-the-shelf components; oversee mechanical systems development from concept to low-rate production; lead technical efforts to define requirements and verify support systems; collaborate with electrical and software teams to ensure system reliability; conduct analysis, visit vendors, and implement hardware test plans.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC