Mechanical Engineer – High-Frequency Sonar Systems

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Applied Research Laboratories at UT Austin is seeking a Naval Special Warfare Mechanical Engineering Scientist Associate to develop mechanical components for high-frequency sonar systems at ARL:UT.

You will assemble, test, and validate hardware, design packaging, and support tooling and documentation. The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, SolidWorks expertise, and ability to work with vendors and in a fast-changing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with mechanical design from concept to manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience with SolidWorks CAD tools.
• Experience interfacing with vendors and machine shops to procure components.
• Experience and training with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and validate hardware at component and system levels.
• Design mechanical packaging for high-frequency sonar applications.
• Develop structural mechanical components for electronics packaging.
• Create transducer and sonar assembly tooling.
• Maintain design documentation and production drawings.

Skills

SolidWorks

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

ASME Y14.5

Job description

Applied Research Laboratories at UT Austin is seeking a Naval Special Warfare Mechanical Engineering Scientist Associate to develop mechanical components for high-frequency sonar systems at ARL:UT.

You will assemble, test, and validate hardware, design packaging, and support tooling and documentation. The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, SolidWorks expertise, and ability to work with vendors and in a fast-changing environment.