Hydrophone Sensor Mechanical Engineer - Precision Design

Optics11; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Team activities

Fresh team lunches

Job summary

Optics11 is seeking a Mechanical Development Engineer (Hydrophone Sensor) to translate requirements into robust mechanical solutions across the product lifecycle. You will contribute to designing hydrophone sensor assemblies, housings, sealing concepts, and interfaces, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable underwater sensing solutions.

Join a multidisciplinary R&D team in a deep-tech environment, work with CAD tools, simulation software, and prototyping, and help

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years in precision mechanical design or sensing.
• Experience with CAD and engineering analysis tools.
• Understanding of materials and sealing principles.
• Experience with Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop hydrophone sensor assemblies, housings and interfaces.
• Produce detailed mechanical designs and drawings.
• Support prototype development, testing and validation.
• Analyze results and implement design improvements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Skills

CAD SolidWorks

FEM Analysis

Python

Sealing design

Underwater sensing

Problem solving

English communication

Education

BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Comsol

ANSYS

Job description

Optics11 is seeking a Mechanical Development Engineer (Hydrophone Sensor) to translate requirements into robust mechanical solutions across the product lifecycle. You will contribute to designing hydrophone sensor assemblies, housings, sealing concepts, and interfaces, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable underwater sensing solutions.

Join a multidisciplinary R&D team in a deep-tech environment, work with CAD tools, simulation software, and prototyping, and help