Mechanical Engineer - 30473
The Mechanical Engineer will contribute to the design, development, and integration of mechanical and electromechanical systems for unmanned underwater and surface vehicles within Confidential Client's Uncrewed Systems division. Responsibilities include material selection, structural analysis, CAD modeling, prototype building, and supporting manufacturing transitions, ensuring seamless product lifecycle management from design through production. The role requires collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver advanced autonomous system capabilities for defense and commercial applications.
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Position Overview
The Confidential Client is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to join their Uncrewed Systems (UxS) engineering team in Pocasset, MA. This full-time, salaried position supports design, development, testing, and manufacturing of mechanical and electromechanical systems for unmanned underwater and surface vehicles. Anticipated salary range: $64,019 – $165,000 per year. Security clearance: Ability to obtain. Required travel: 0–10%.
What You’ll Do
- Support new development and manufacturing efforts for mechanical and electromechanical products used in underwater and unmanned systems.
- Participate across the product lifecycle: concept, detailed design, prototype build, testing, integration, first-article release, and transition to manufacturing.
- Create and maintain technical data packages and engineering documentation.
- Perform material selection and structural analysis for underwater applications, including electronic packaging and sealing considerations.
- Develop CAD models and drawings (SolidWorks) and support configuration management and change control.
- Build prototypes and test fixtures; plan and execute mechanical tests to verify designs.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams—manufacturing, test, electronics, systems engineering—to ensure manufacturability and manufacturability improvements.
- Contribute to failure analysis, design for manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (requirements vary by level — see Experience Levels).
- Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D CAD modeling and producing manufacturing-ready drawings.
- Knowledge of material selection and mechanical design considerations for marine/underwater environments.
- Familiarity with structural analysis, prototyping, and test methods.
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate design intent to manufacturing and testing teams.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Experience Levels (hiring across multiple levels)
- Level 1: Entry — 0 years’ experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field.
- Level 2: Early — ~2 years’ relevant experience with a Bachelor’s; or 0 years with a Master’s.
- Level 3: Mid — ~5 years’ relevant experience with a Bachelor’s; 3 years with a Master’s; or 0 years with a PhD.
- Level 4: Senior — ~9 years’ relevant experience with a Bachelor’s; 7 years with a Master’s; or 4 years with a PhD.
Final level placement will depend on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills.
Preferred / Bonus Skills
- Experience with Enterprise PDM/EPDM workflows supporting SolidWorks.
- Manufacturing experience with marine or underwater products.
- Failure analysis and root-cause investigation experience.
- Experience supporting design for manufacturing, testing, and production support.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Work may occur in an office, industrial, laboratory, or shipboard environment.
- May require climbing ladders and working in confined spaces and varying temperatures.
- Must be able to safely participate in prototype build and test activities.
Compensation & Benefits
- Anticipated salary range: $64,019 — $165,000 per year (good-faith estimate).
- Full-time salaried exempt role.
- Benefits typically include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings options, paid time off, tuition assistance, and other standard employee programs (final details provided by the Confidential Client during hiring).
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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