Senior Body Mechanical Engineer
Core
Own the Body subsystem architecture for maritime autonomous vehicles, covering structural, hydrodynamic, propulsion, buoyancy, and actuation design from concept through production.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (maritime autonomous vehicle body systems)
Builds
Maritime autonomous vehicles (AUVs) and critical components for Navy submarines
Domain
Defense / Maritime robotics / Naval architecture
Required skills
structural analysis, hydrodynamics, propulsion system design, composite structures, pressure vessels, FEA, CFD, design-for-manufacturability
Preferred skills
autonomous underwater vehicles, naval architecture principles, marine materials, defense or maritime robotics
Technologies
FEA, CFD
Responsibilities
Drive structural analysis and design of the vehicle hull for full-ocean-depth operation; Design propulsion systems including thrusters and fairings; Own buoyancy and trim system design; Develop actuation and control hardware; Manage subsystem schedule and cost performance; Provide technical mentorship to engineers across body subsystem disciplines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC