Autonomous Maritime Mechanical Engineer

Bulwark Dynamics; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bulwark Dynamics seeks a Mechanical Engineer in the United States to design and fabricate structural components for autonomous maritime platforms. You will develop 2D/3D SolidWorks models, support manufacturing, assembly, and testing activities, and perform hands‑on fabrication and prototype work.

You will collaborate across electronics, autonomy, and systems teams to integrate sensors and payloads, coordinate with suppliers, and support field testing and vessel integration.

Qualifications

• US citizenship or permanent residency eligible to work in ITAR/EAR-regulated environment.
• Strong mechanical design experience with structural systems, brackets, assemblies, and prototype hardware.
• Experience with fabrication, machining, welding, mechanical assembly, and prototype development.
• familiarity with structural analysis fundamentals and design-for-manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and fabricate structural components, mechanical assemblies, and support hardware for autonomous maritime platforms.
• Create detailed 2D and 3D mechanical designs in SolidWorks, supporting manufacturing, integration, and testing activities.
• Perform hands‑on fabrication, machining, prototype assembly, metalwork, and composite fabrication in a fast‑paced development environment.
• Conduct structural testing, fit checks, root‑cause analysis, and iterative design improvements to improve performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with electrical, autonomy, and systems engineering teams to integrate sensors, actuators, payloads, and mechanical subsystems.
• Coordinate with suppliers and fabrication partners to source materials, components, and prototype hardware.
• Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, field testing, and deployment activities, including participation in vessel integration and operational testing.
• Ensure mechanical systems meet safety, durability, and performance requirements in demanding operating environments.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while supporting aggressive development schedules.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD

Fabrication & machining

Prototype development

Structural design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Bulwark Dynamics seeks a Mechanical Engineer in the United States to design and fabricate structural components for autonomous maritime platforms. You will develop 2D/3D SolidWorks models, support manufacturing, assembly, and testing activities, and perform hands‑on fabrication and prototype work.

You will collaborate across electronics, autonomy, and systems teams to integrate sensors and payloads, coordinate with suppliers, and support field testing and vessel integration.