Mechanical Engineer, Maritime
Core
Design, develop, integrate, test, and deliver mechanical solutions for fully autonomous unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) to enable programmatic success in defense missions.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (autonomous underwater systems)
Builds
Next generation undersea systems (e.g., Dive-XL, Copperhead)
Domain
Defense, maritime, autonomous robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
mechanical design, system integration, finite element analysis, CAD prototyping, manufacturing processes, stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, team coordination, design implementation, sustainment, evolution
Preferred skills
robotic/autonomous system design, defense/maritime/aerospace domain experience, Siemens NX, Nastran, FEMAP, mechanism design, kinematic linkages, actuator-driven assemblies, machining, sheet metal, injection molding, composites, additive manufacturing, structural assembly analysis
Technologies
Siemens NX, Nastran, FEMAP
Responsibilities
Support full product lifecycle from design to delivery; navigate dynamic solutions trade space; contribute to multi-disciplinary integrated product teams; critically assess mechanical solutions for value, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and reusability; interact with end-users to incorporate feedback; travel to co-locate with users or support integration/test activities
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC with technical contributor capacity