Mechanical Engineer - Undersea Reconnaissance & Strike
Core
Design, develop, and deliver robust support systems for the deployment, launch, recovery, and maintenance of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) in rugged maritime environments.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Maritime Systems Support)
Builds
Launch and Recovery mechanisms, handling gear, transportation/storage solutions, and testing equipment for AUVs
Domain
Defense, Maritime, Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Mechanical design, mechanical testing, CAD (Siemens NX), hands-on fabrication, vendor management, system requirements definition, design reviews, structural analysis
Preferred skills
Robotic/autonomous systems design, defense/maritime/aerospace domain experience, finite element analysis, product delivery lifecycle management
Technologies
Siemens NX
Responsibilities
Design and develop unified support systems for AUV operations; Refine mechanical solutions for launch/recovery and handling gear; Select and manage vendors for COTS components and outsourced manufacturing; Lead technical efforts to define requirements and verify support systems; Collaborate with electrical and software disciplines to ensure system reliability; Conduct analysis, visit vendors, and implement hardware test plans.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC