Marine Robotics: Mechanical Systems Engineer

Virginia Tech; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's Center for Marine Autonomy and Robotics (CMAR) seeks a Mechanical Systems Engineer to design, fabricate, integrate, test, and improve mechanical and electromechanical systems for AUVs, ASVs, and marine robotic platforms. You will translate requirements into CAD models, drawings, and prototypes while coordinating fabrication and testing with faculty and colleagues.

The role involves evaluating materials, selecting manufacturing methods, and supporting lab and field operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, ocean engineering, or a closely related field, and/or an equivalent level of training and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical design, engineering fundamentals, or electromechanical systems through coursework, capstone projects, undergraduate research, internships, or employment.
• History of ability to create or revise CAD models and interpret engineering drawings, assemblies, and component specifications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of at least one fabrication or manufacturing process, such as machining, additive manufacturing, sheet metal, or composites, gained through academic or applied work.
• Demonstrated kbility to analyze technical problems, document design and test results, collaborate across disciplines, and follow workshop and field safety requirements.
• This position requires eligibility to access and handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), which requires U.S. citizenship. The position may also require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, integrate, test, and improve mechanical and electromechanical systems for marine robots.
• Translate performance requirements into CAD models, drawings, and specifications.
• Evaluate materials and manufacturing approaches; coordinate fabrication and testing.
• Analyze system performance and support lab and field operations.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, students, and partners; follow safety and review processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD modeling

Engineering fundamentals

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/ocean engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Finite element analysis

Prototype fabrication

CNC machining

Job description

Virginia Tech's Center for Marine Autonomy and Robotics (CMAR) seeks a Mechanical Systems Engineer to design, fabricate, integrate, test, and improve mechanical and electromechanical systems for AUVs, ASVs, and marine robotic platforms. You will translate requirements into CAD models, drawings, and prototypes while coordinating fabrication and testing with faculty and colleagues.

The role involves evaluating materials, selecting manufacturing methods, and supporting lab and field operations.