Mechanical Design Engineer
Core
Design, prototype, and build complex mechanical structures and mechanisms for unmanned subsurface vehicles (XL-AUVs) and advanced payloads.
Role type
Mechanical Design Engineer (Unmanned Subsurface Systems)
Builds
Unmanned Autonomous Undersea Vehicles (XL-AUVs), structural hardware, and integrated sensor/platform payloads.
Domain
Defense / Maritime / Unmanned Systems
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design, prototyping, simulation and analysis (modal/spectral), maritime standards compliance, system integration, lifecycle testing, manufacturing support
Preferred skills
CAD/FEA/PLM (NX, FEMAP, Teamcenter), Finite Element Method (FEM) modeling, welding/machining/composites/additive manufacturing, product delivery lifecycle management
Technologies
NX, FEMAP, Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Support plans and specifications for new designs or derivatives of XL-AUVs; Create detailed mechanical designs, prototypes, and build complex structures; Perform simulation and analysis of mechanical designs; Ensure designs meet maritime standards; Inspect parts and vehicles to meet specifications; Design and implement integrated systems with advanced platforms; Contribute to reusable component development across product lines; Execute development processes for structural hardware including full lifecycle testing; Support vehicle and payload manufacturing, testing, and deployment.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC