Hands-On Mechanical Engineer for Autonomous Marine Vessels

Bulwark Dynamics; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay: $110,000 – $150,000 per year

Equity: early-stage stock options

Employer-sponsored health, dental, and

Job summary

Bulwark Dynamics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in structural fabrication, actuation, and prototype assembly for Bay Area on-site work. You will report to the CTO and collaborate with engineers to bring 15ft and 35ft vessels to life.

The role emphasizes building real hardware in an early-stage setting, with experience in robotics, vehicles, or marine systems. You will design, fabricate, and assemble structural components, integrate sensors and actuators, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on engineering experience.
• 3+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in robotics, vehicles, marine systems, or hardware.
• Strong mechanical design experience with structural components, brackets, assemblies, and vehicle systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD, SolidWorks preferred.
• Hands-on fabrication, welding, machining, and prototype development.
• Ability to independently execute projects from design through fabrication, testing and deployment.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced hardware‑intensive environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate structural components, mounting brackets, and mechanical assemblies for autonomous vessels.
• Create detailed 2D and 3D manufacturing designs using SolidWorks.
• Perform hands-on fabrication including metalworking, machining, welding, composites, and prototype assembly.
• Coordinate with suppliers and fabrication shops to source materials and hardware.
• Integrate mechanical systems with electrical and autonomy teams, including sensors and actuators.
• Conduct fit checks, testing, troubleshooting, and iterative design improvements.
• Support prototype builds, field testing, and deployment activities.
• Participate as a maritime crew member during field operations.
• Manage multiple tasks while ensuring safety and durability of mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Hands-on fabrication

Project execution

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on engineering experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Bulwark Dynamics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in structural fabrication, actuation, and prototype assembly for Bay Area on-site work. You will report to the CTO and collaborate with engineers to bring 15ft and 35ft vessels to life.

The role emphasizes building real hardware in an early-stage setting, with experience in robotics, vehicles, or marine systems. You will design, fabricate, and assemble structural components, integrate sensors and actuators, and coordinate with