Mechanical Engineer – Maritime Autonomy & USV Systems

Blue Water Autonomy; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Lexington, Massachusetts is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their R&D team. The successful candidate will design, prototype, and test mechanical components for uncrewed surface vessels. Responsibilities include analyzing mechanical issues, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to innovate maritime technologies. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, familiarity with tools like ANSYS and Solidworks, and experience with product development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience with product development and the entirety of the product life cycle.
• 3+ years designing complex mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mechanical problems and produce innovative solutions.
• Oversee product development from design through implementation.
• Evaluate mechanical designs for potential flaws and offer modifications.
• Design testing methods to analyze product capabilities.
• Prepare assembly or product layout and detailed drawings.

Skills

Mechanical systems design

Analytic tools (ANSYS, MathCad, Solidworks)

Computer-aided design (CAD)

Fluid dynamics knowledge

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Solidworks

MathCad

Job description

A technology company in Lexington, Massachusetts is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their R&D team. The successful candidate will design, prototype, and test mechanical components for uncrewed surface vessels. Responsibilities include analyzing mechanical issues, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to innovate maritime technologies. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, familiarity with tools like ANSYS and Solidworks, and experience with product development.