Senior Mechanical Engineer

Quartermaster AI; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to work on impactful projects

Job summary

A technology firm is looking for a mid-level Mechanical Engineer to enhance its Smartmast systems. The candidate will design and release mechanical hardware, tackle electromechanical integrations, and assist with field troubleshooting in harsh marine conditions. This role supports collaborative efforts remotely and requires occasional travel to operational sites. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and have 3-6 years of engineering experience, along with CAD capabilities and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in mechanical engineering or hardware work.
• Strong practical problem-solving skills in real-world scenarios.
• Comfortable working with external vendors and remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and release hardware to meet established requirements.
• Collaborate with field operations to solve mechanical integration issues.
• Proof and verify routing standards for cabling integration.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

CAD proficiency (Onshape preferred)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic wiring and soldering

Linux scripting (Python preferred)

Cabling and interconnect systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Robotics

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a mid-level Mechanical Engineer to support the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of Quartermaster’s Smartmast systems. You will work closely with engineering and operations to design and release mechanical hardware and drive electromechanical integration improvements (BOMs, cabling, installation standards, and reliability fixes) for harsh marine environments. You should be comfortable switching between CAD, basic electrical integration (wiring/connectorization), lightweight scripting for R&D and test tooling, and field troubleshooting.

This is a great fit for a hands‑on engineer who enjoys problem solving and can independently identify and drive integration tasks to completion in a fast‑paced environment. The role is primarily remote and includes occasional travel to vessel locations or manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and release hardware from established requirements, including brackets, mounting interfaces, enclosures, and installation/routing solutions with attention to serviceability, sealing, vibration, and corrosion.
• Collaborate with field operations to support Smartmast deployments and troubleshoot mechanical integration challenges.
• Support cabling integration (Ethernet/PoE, coax/RF, power) by researching and sourcing components; define and validate routing/strain relief/termination standards and perform basic verification testing.
• Triage and resolve integration issues across engineering, manufacturing, and field operations by gathering evidence, identifying root cause, implementing fixes, and closing the loop with design/BOM/documentation updates.
• Support rapid prototyping R&D involving sensor integration and lightweight software design.
• Must be eligible to obtain/maintain a security clearance.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar (or equivalent hands‑on experience with strong mechanical fundamentals).
• 3-6 years of experience in mechanical engineering, integration, manufacturing support, or field‑facing hardware work.
• Proficiency with CAD (Onshape preferred) to create/release parts and assemblies and support design documentation.
• Strong practical problem‑solving skills and comfort working through real‑world constraints.
• Working knowledge of cabling and interconnect systems (Ethernet/PoE, coax, power), including basic component selection and verification/testing.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; able to work effectively with a remote engineering team, field operations, and external vendors.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to gain hands‑on experience with the Smartmast system and installation process.
• Comfortable with hands‑on wiring and basic soldering/rework; ability to read wiring diagrams and use a multimeter. Familiarity with Linux‑based systems and basic scripting (Python preferred) is a plus. ROS familiarity is a plus but not required.
• Experience writing and maintaining build or install documentation.

Work Environment

• Flexible working hours, with occasional intensive sprints.
• Occasional travel to vessel installations or manufacturing sites may be required (20%-40%).
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects with a global impact.