Mechanical Engineer — Autonomous Unmanned Systems

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Pocasset (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, in Pocasset, MA, seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to contribute to autonomous underwater systems. You will engage in design, analysis, and integration across energy, navigation, propulsion, sensor, and control subsystems, transitioning from R&D to manufacturing.

Levels 1–4 are open, with clear progression and government clearance readiness; the role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, prototype building, and support through product life

Qualifications

• Proficient in mechanical design for underwater applications.
• Experience with material selection and structural analysis for marine environments.
• Familiar with CAD tools and design for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Support both new development and manufacturing efforts in mechanical design and implementations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in material selection for underwater applications with structural analysis, electronic packing, and CAD modeling (SolidWorks).
• Research, develop, plan designs mechanical and electromechanical products for underwater applications.
• Coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.
• Contribute to the Configuration Management process
• Ensure seamless transition from engineering design to manufacturing.
• Build prototypes and tests fixtures for new design or to update existing designs and products.
• Communicate and support the efforts for each department with mechanical designs and implementations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD modelling

Material selection

Structural analysis

Underwater design

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD or JD in related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, in Pocasset, MA, seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to contribute to autonomous underwater systems. You will engage in design, analysis, and integration across energy, navigation, propulsion, sensor, and control subsystems, transitioning from R&D to manufacturing.

Levels 1–4 are open, with clear progression and government clearance readiness; the role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, prototype building, and support through product life