Mechanical Engineer - Ocean Autonomous Vehicles

Superorganism; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulysses in San Francisco seeks a Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design for underwater autonomous systems. You will design pressure housings, seals, thruster assemblies, and associated hardware to operate in harsh marine environments.

The role is hands-on, integrating sensors and actuators into watertight enclosures, working with electronics and firmware teams, and taking designs from CAD to ocean deployment with on-site testing across locations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with ocean hardware is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Collaborate with electronics/firmware teams to ensure interfaces.
• Proficient in CAD/CAE tools and version control.
• Knowledge of sensor integration and actuator selection.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design for UUV/USV systems (structure, housings, seals).
• Prototype development from concept to functional units and testing.
• Hardware integration with electronics and firmware teams.
• Validate designs in lab and real-world ocean conditions.

Skills

Hands-on engineering experience

Problem solving

Independent work in dynamic env

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD/CAE tools (Onshape, NX, Solidworks)

Version control

Job description

Ulysses in San Francisco seeks a Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design for underwater autonomous systems. You will design pressure housings, seals, thruster assemblies, and associated hardware to operate in harsh marine environments.

The role is hands-on, integrating sensors and actuators into watertight enclosures, working with electronics and firmware teams, and taking designs from CAD to ocean deployment with on-site testing across locations.