Mechanical Engineer

albacore; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

albacore is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical systems for underwater vehicles. You will contribute to structural layouts, pressure housings, propulsion integration, and subsystem packaging through full development cycles from concept through fabrication and testing.

The role requires hands-on prototyping, fabrication, and debugging, with collaboration across electrical, software, and systems teams to ensure robust electromechanical integration and field-ready

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 engineering drawings.
• Experience with structural design, materials, sealing, and environmental factors.
• Hands-on prototyping, fabrication, assembly, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in multidisciplinary environments with electrical/software teams.
• Strong first-principles mindset and practical design approach.
• U.S. work authorization and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for underwater vehicles, including structures and housings.
• Work across the full development cycle from concept to testing.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and systems engineers for integration.
• Design and fabricate custom hardware, fixtures, and test infrastructure.
• Support hands-on build, assembly, and debugging of prototypes; drive improvement.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD (SolidWorks)

Prototyping

Electromechanical systems

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Engineering documentation

First-principles thinking

Testing & debugging

Education

Bachelor or Master 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.

Required 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.