Mechanical Engineer - High-Frequency Sonar Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin, Applied Research Laboratories, seeks a Naval Special Warfare Mechanical Engineering Scientist Associate at Pickle Research Campus to develop mechanical components for high frequency sonar systems. This role supports ARL:UT with hands-on design, testing, and packaging for advanced sonar technology.

You will assemble and validate hardware, create tooling, and maintain documentation while collaborating with vendors and internal teams to deliver robust mechanical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical area.
• Familiarity with mechanical design from concept to manufacturing.
• Experience designing mechanical components using 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 with diverse stakeholders; manage multiple projects; maintain professionalism and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, produce, and validate hardware at component and system levels.
• Design and develop mechanical packaging for high frequency sonar applications.
• Develop structural mechanical components for electronics packaging.
• Develop transducer and sonar assembly tooling.
• Maintain design documentation, production procedures, and drawings.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD

Vendor liaison

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Independent work

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin, Applied Research Laboratories, seeks a Naval Special Warfare Mechanical Engineering Scientist Associate at Pickle Research Campus to develop mechanical components for high frequency sonar systems. This role supports ARL:UT with hands-on design, testing, and packaging for advanced sonar technology.

You will assemble and validate hardware, create tooling, and maintain documentation while collaborating with vendors and internal teams to deliver robust mechanical