Senior Body Mechanical Engineer
$166,000–$220,000 year
On-siteCosta Mesa, California, United States
Job Summary
Own the Body subsystem architecture for a maritime autonomous vehicle, driving structural analysis, propulsion design, and buoyancy and trim system development from concept through production. Manage subsystem schedules and costs across prototype, LRIP, and FRP phases while defining mechanical interfaces with energy, cognitive, and payload systems. Lead cross-functional teams to execute design-for-manufacturability and provide technical mentorship to engineers across body disciplines. Represent the subsystem in technical and customer meetings, traveling up to 25% to test sites and client locations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical or structural design for marine, aerospace, or robotic systems
- Experience taking mechanical or structural systems through full product development cycles
- Demonstrated experience with structural analysis, hydrodynamics, or propulsion system design
- Experience transitioning designs from prototype to production
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with autonomous underwater or surface vehicles
- Working knowledge of naval architecture principles (stability, buoyancy, resistance)
- Experience with composite structures, pressure vessels, or marine materials
- Familiarity with FEA and CFD tools
- Experience in defense or maritime robotics
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