Mechanical Engineer – Autonomous Maritime Prototyping

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous PTO and Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) plan

Stock Options

Free lunch benefit

Job summary

A leading maritime technology firm in Austin is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and test complex systems including autonomous platforms. The candidate will tackle various technical challenges and collaborate closely with a small team. Key qualifications include experience in marine hardware development and proficiency in CAD tools, specifically Solidworks and NX. The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, competitive salaries, and stock options.

Qualifications

• Experience in marine, aerospace, robotics, or automotive hardware development.
• Fabrication experience in machining, welding, and using hand-tools.
• Comfort operating under high uncertainty and with aggressive timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical assemblies and systems for various applications.
• Generate CAD designs and engineering drawings.
• Perform prototyping, experimentation, and validation.
• Select mechanical designs for harsh marine environments.
• Work with vendors to source mechanical assemblies.

Skills

Building complex systems

Experience in marine hardware development

Proficiency in CAD (Solidworks, NX)

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

Solidworks

NX

Job description

A leading maritime technology firm in Austin is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and test complex systems including autonomous platforms. The candidate will tackle various technical challenges and collaborate closely with a small team. Key qualifications include experience in marine hardware development and proficiency in CAD tools, specifically Solidworks and NX. The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, competitive salaries, and stock options.