Maritime Integration Engineer (Mechanical & Systems)

Blue Ops; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ops, the maritime division of Red Cat Holdings, seeks an Integration Engineer with 2–3 years of experience to unify mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems on unmanned maritime platforms. You will install equipment, troubleshoot interfaces, and verify performance from bench tests to on-water trials.

You will design vessel structures, build 3D CAD models, and create fabrication drawings. Expect hands-on fabrication, assembly, and cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced prototyping

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, systems, or related engineering.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering, hardware testing, robotics, or similar roles.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design of vessel structures, mounts, enclosures, and packaging from concept to field-ready hardware.
• Build and maintain 3D CAD models and assemblies as configurations evolve.
• Create fabrication and assembly drawings with GD&T, tolerances, materials, finishes, and BOMs.
• Perform hand calculations and FEA for structural loads, stress, deflection, vibration, and thermal effects.
• Select materials and sealing methods for saltwater, shock, and vibration.
• Fabricate parts in-house using 3D printing, CNC machining, lathe work, sheet metal, and composites.
• Lead mechanical installation and fit-up on vessel platforms; verify clearances and serviceability.
• Design for manufacturability and maintainability to reduce part count and lead time.
• Integrate sensors, communications equipment, onboard computers, and hardware on vessels.
• Review requirements and identify structural, mounting, power, and connectivity needs.
• Support wiring harness assembly, low-voltage power, and data connections troubleshooting.
• Prepare installation instructions, interface docs, drawings revisions, and configuration records.
• Develop mechanical test procedures; record results and verify corrective actions.
• Support bench testing, dockside checks, sea trials, and customer demonstrations.
• Coordinate with machines shops and suppliers on tolerances and lead times.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electrical integration

Systems integration

3D CAD

Troubleshooting

Fabrication

Test planning

Schematic reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CNC Milling

3D printing

FEA tools

Job description

Blue Ops, the maritime division of Red Cat Holdings, seeks an Integration Engineer with 2–3 years of experience to unify mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems on unmanned maritime platforms. You will install equipment, troubleshoot interfaces, and verify performance from bench tests to on-water trials.

You will design vessel structures, build 3D CAD models, and create fabrication drawings. Expect hands-on fabrication, assembly, and cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced prototyping