Ocean Staff Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Chelmsford; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Ocean Staff Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to work on groundbreaking projects in underwater robotics and ocean systems. You'll be responsible for designing and prototyping advanced technologies, solving complex problems, and conducting field testing. With a focus on collaboration and creativity, this position allows you to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to tackle real-world challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in ocean product design and prototype fabrication.
• Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic schematics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype cutting-edge ocean systems.
• Perform experiments independently and document progress.

Skills

Problem Solving

CAD Modeling

Underwater Robotics

Hydraulic Systems

Microcontroller Programming

Field Testing

Education

BS in Ocean Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Degree

Tools

SolidWorks

COMSOL

ANSYS

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Altium

Job description

Ocean Staff Engineer

Company Summary

Triton combines 30+ years of experience with exciting growth and innovation opportunities within the product development and R&D space. We support Government and commercial markets by delivering advanced solutions across applications in defense, security, aerospace, energy, environmental sustainability, and human health. Where we see a larger opportunity, we create new companies to scale these solutions into businesses. Our teams thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where we tackle complex challenges, meet our customers' toughest requirements, and deliver high-impact results—on time, on budget, and while having fun.

Triton's Ocean Systems is a fast-paced, interdisciplinary engineering team focused on bringing ideas from concept to reality in the ocean domain. We work on a variety of projects, including uncrewed systems (unmanned underwater vehicles, surface craft, launch and recovery systems), marine systems (submarine/shipboard equipment, diver equipment), and ocean sensing systems (sensors and signal processing).

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified and entrepreneurial engineer passionate about developing advanced technologies and translating them into real-world applications. Our diverse projects offer experience across the engineering spectrum, including platforms such as UUVs, underwater robotics, fiber optics, and subsea structures. Relevant background in underwater robotics hardware, subsea structures, hydraulic systems, and analytical methods is desirable.

Responsibilities

1. Self-starter with the ability to recognize and creatively solve complex problems.
2. Design and prototype cutting-edge ocean systems, including CAD modeling.
3. Perform experiments independently and inventively.
4. Document project progress thoroughly.

Desired Qualifications

• Ocean Engineering: materials selection and subsea structures.
• Marine robotic vehicles: design, fabrication, testing, sensor integration, troubleshooting.
• Electrical Engineering: hardware or software development.
• Experience designing or specifying hydraulic systems.
• Experience with launch & recovery systems and offshore marine operations.
• Microcontroller programming experience with platforms such as Arduino, Nucleo, MSP-430.
• Experience with in-water, at-sea, or field testing.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, COMSOL, ANSYS, MATLAB, LabVIEW, etc.
• Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• ECAD design skills with Altium or equivalent.

Education/Experience

• BS in Ocean, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; advanced degree a plus.
• 0-3 years experience in ocean product design, prototype fabrication, and testing preferred.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business, candidates must be US citizens or Permanent Residents.

Triton Systems, Inc. headquarters is located at 330 Billerica Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824.

Join our team and grow with innovative technologies. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, veteran status, or any protected class.

To apply, please visit our careers page at: http://www.tritonsystems.com/