Maritime Integration Engineer - Mechanical & Dockside

Red Cat Holdings; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Cat Holdings in Fort Pierce, FL, seeks an Integration Engineer to bring mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems together into reliable maritime platforms. You will install equipment, troubleshoot interfaces, and verify system performance from bench tests through on‑water trials.

This hands‑on role emphasizes rapid prototyping and collaboration with experienced engineers to deliver practical integration solutions on defense programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, systems, or related engineering.
• 2–3 years of relevant mechanical engineering or hardware testing experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting electromechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of DC power, wiring, and basic control systems.
• Ability to read schematics and drawings.
• Experience with electrical testing equipment.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical design of vessel structures, mechanisms, mounts, enclosures, and equipment packaging from concept through field-ready hardware.
• Build detailed 3D CAD models and assemblies, and maintain design intent as vessel configurations evolve.
• Create and release fabrication and assembly drawings, including dimensions, GD&T, materials, finishes, and BOMs.
• Perform engineering analysis using hand calculations and FEA for loads, deflection, vibration, and thermal effects.
• Select materials, fasteners, coatings, and sealing methods for saltwater exposure.
• Fabricate and machine parts in-house using 3D printing, CNC machining, milling, lathe work, sheet metal, and composites.
• Lead mechanical installation and fit-up of hardware on vessel platforms, verifying clearances and serviceability.
• Design for manufacturability and maintainability to reduce part count and lead time.
• Integrate sensors, communications equipment, onboard computers, and supporting hardware onto vessels.
• Review equipment requirements and identify structural, mounting, installation, power, and connectivity needs.
• Support wiring harness assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare installation instructions, interface docs, and configuration records.
• Develop and execute mechanical test procedures and verify corrective actions.
• Support bench testing, dockside checks, sea trials, and customer demonstrations.
• Coordinate with internal teams, machine shops, and suppliers on fabrication and tolerances.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modeling

Electrical integration

Schematic interpretation

Hands-on fabrication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, systems, or related engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T

Electrical test equipment

FEA

CNC machining

Job description

Red Cat Holdings in Fort Pierce, FL, seeks an Integration Engineer to bring mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems together into reliable maritime platforms. You will install equipment, troubleshoot interfaces, and verify system performance from bench tests through on‑water trials.

This hands‑on role emphasizes rapid prototyping and collaboration with experienced engineers to deliver practical integration solutions on defense programs.