Mechanical Design Engineer

Xsub Robotics; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Xsub Robotics in Chennai is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer focusing on underwater vehicle systems (ROV/UUV). You will work on structural, hydrodynamic analyses and subsystem integration, ensuring robust sealing for extended deployments.

The role involves requirement analysis, rapid prototyping, FMEA, and hands-on fabrication, testing, and field validation, with close collaboration with electrical and software teams.

Qualifications

• B.E./ B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or an Engineering Degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of underwater vehicle systems (ROV/UUV), including structural, hydrodynamic, and subsystem integration considerations.
• Perform structural analysis and validation of components and assemblies, considering pressure, fatigue, and long-duration deployment conditions.
• Carry out requirement analysis and feasibility of designs based on simulation (analytical and numerical), rapid prototyping, FMEA and testing.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities.
• Support rapid prototyping and iterative development with hands-on involvement in fabrication, assembly, and field validation.
• Drive design improvements of existing systems based on field feedback, performance data, and failure analysis.
• Maintain clear technical documentation, including design rationale, test reports, and engineering change records.
• Mechanical design of underwater systems with focus on robust sealing solutions for extended underwater deployment.
• Work closely with electrical, controls, and software teams to ensure seamless integration within overall vehicle architecture.
• Consider hydrodynamic effects and fluid interaction while designing external structures and assemblies.

Skills

Mechanical design

Underwater vehicles

Structural analysis

Hydrodynamics

Prototyping

Testing

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Naval Architecture

Ocean Engineering

Engineering degree in related field

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Mechanical design of underwater vehicle systems (ROV/UUV), including structural, hydrodynamic, and subsystem integration considerations, applying mechanical and manufacturing principles


• Perform structural analysis and validation of components and assemblies, considering pressure, fatigue, and long-duration deployment conditions


• Carry out requirement analysis and feasibility of designs based on simulation (analytical and numerical), rapid prototyping, FMEA and testing.


• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities.


• Support rapid prototyping and iterative development with hands-on involvement in fabrication, assembly, and field validation


• Conduct market surveys wherever required.


• Drive design improvements of existing systems based on field feedback, performance data, and failure analysis


• Maintain clear technical documentation, including design rationale, test reports, and engineering change records


• Mechanical design of underwater systems with focus on robust sealing solutions for extended underwater deployment


• Work closely with electrical, controls, and software teams to ensure seamless integration within overall vehicle architecture


• Consider hydrodynamic effects and fluid interaction while designing external structures and assemblies

Qualifications :

B.E./ B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or an Engineering Degree in a related field