Hands-On Mechanical Engineer, Maritime Autonomy

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

Job summary

Bulwark Dynamics seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and test advanced autonomous maritime systems from concept to deployment. You will contribute to mechanical design, fabrication, structural analysis, and prototype development with a hands-on startup team.

You will create 2D/3D designs in SolidWorks for manufacturing and testing, perform fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly, and collaborate with electrical and systems teams to integrate subsystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong mechanical design experience with structural systems, brackets, assemblies, and prototype hardware.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks for 3D modeling and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with fabrication, machining, welding, and prototype development.
• Familiarity with structural analysis fundamentals and design-for-manufacturing principles.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced hardware startup environment.

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

Mechanical design

Structural analysis

Fabrication

Prototype development

GD&T

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Machining

Welding

3D printing

Job description

Bulwark Dynamics seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and test advanced autonomous maritime systems from concept to deployment. You will contribute to mechanical design, fabrication, structural analysis, and prototype development with a hands-on startup team.

You will create 2D/3D designs in SolidWorks for manufacturing and testing, perform fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly, and collaborate with electrical and systems teams to integrate subsystems.