Mechanical Engineer

Albacore Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Albacore Inc. is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical systems for underwater vehicles in Philadelphia. The role involves collaborating with electrical and software engineers throughout the development cycle, from concept to testing. A B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and 1–7 years of experience in electromechanical systems is required. Proficiency with CAD tools, particularly SolidWorks, is preferred. Candidates must have U.S. work authorization and the ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• 1–7 years of experience designing and building mechanical or electromechanical systems.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments with electrical and software teams.
• U.S. work authorization and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for underwater vehicles.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, software, and systems engineers.
• Support hands-on build, assembly, and debugging of prototypes.

Skills

CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)

Mechanical troubleshooting

Prototyping and fabrication

First-principles engineering mindset

Environmental considerations

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Role description:

• Design and develop mechanical systems for underwater vehicles, contributing to structural layouts, pressure housings, propulsion integration, and subsystem packaging.
• Work across the full development cycle from concept and analysis through fabrication, integration, and testing, applying a strong first‑principles engineering mindset to solve complex design problems.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, software, and systems engineers to integrate propulsion, sensing, power, and payload subsystems into robust electromechanical systems.
• Design and fabricate custom hardware, fixtures, and test infrastructure to enable component validation, system integration, and field evaluation.
• Support hands‑on build, assembly, and debugging of prototypes, driving rapid iteration and continuous improvement in system performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Desired qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 1–7 years of experience designing and building mechanical or electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) and experience producing clear engineering documentation, including drawings and tolerance specifications.
• Experience with structural design, material selection, sealing strategies, and environmental considerations such as pressure, vibration, and corrosion.
• Hands‑on experience with prototyping, fabrication, assembly, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments with electrical and software teams.
• Strong first‑principles engineering mindset and practical design approach.
• U.S. work authorization and ability to obtain a security clearance.