Senior Mechanical Engineer - Undersea Reconnaissance & Strike
Core
Design, develop, and deliver robust support systems for the Copperhead family of autonomous underwater vehicles (UUVs), focusing on launch, recovery, handling, transportation, 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 UUVs
Domain
Defense, Maritime, Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Mechanical design, testing, CAD (Siemens NX), vendor management, fabrication, system requirements definition, design reviews, FEA (preferred)
Preferred skills
Robotic/autonomous systems design, defense/maritime/aerospace domain experience, finite element analysis of complex structures, product delivery lifecycle experience
Technologies
Siemens NX
Responsibilities
Design and develop support system components for UUV deployment and recovery; Select and qualify vendors for commercial off-the-shelf components; Lead mechanical systems development from concept to low-rate production; Conduct analysis, prototype, and implement hardware test plans; Collaborate with electrical and software teams to ensure system reliability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC