Senior Mechanical Engineer

BlackSea Technologies; Maryland; On-site; USD 108,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 3 trips per year

Job summary

BlackSea Technologies, a US-based firm in Maryland, seeks a Mechanical Engineer with 6–15 years of vessel experience to lead a small team designing and outfitting an undersea vessel. You will handle layouts, weight/strength calculations, and system integration using COTS and custom parts, with HMIs in a challenging marine setting.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to traverse boats. A security clearance is preferred, and travel up to 3 trips/year is expected.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering.
• 6–15 years of vessel/mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with 3D design tools and Finite Element Analysis.
• Experience coordinating a small technical team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to board and traverse boats/ships.
• Existing security clearance (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team on outfitting and arrangements for an undersea vessel.
• Provide technical leadership, oversight, and outputs to the team.
• Manage cost and schedule metrics and contribute to proposals.
• Support integration of systems and HMIs for a challenging marine environment.
• From concept to detailed design, prototype, testing, and production phases.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Vessel engineering

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA software

3D design tools

Job description

Description

MUST BE A US CITIZEN (Please do not apply if you are not)

Company Introduction

At BlackSea Technologies, we don't just innovate; we revolutionize.

We are a close-knit team of creative and innovative thinkers specializing in full lifecycle development of cutting-edge maritime technology. At BlackSea, you won't just find a job; you'll find a community of experts who aspire to solve diverse and complex challenges. Be part of a company where your ideas matter, your expertise is valued, and your contributions make a real impact. Together, we are not just sailing; we are charting a course to push boundaries of what's possible.

Salary Range: $108,000 to $156,000

Travel: Yes, up to 3 trips a year

Job Description

MAPC has an opening for a full time (40hr/wk) Mechanical Engineer with with a background and interest in vessel and ship system designs. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, real-world operational experience on marine vessels, and will be capable of leadership roles in a multi-disciplinary project team. Technical work efforts for this position are primarily focused on leading a small team of engineers performing outfitting and arrangements for a unique undersea vessel. Layouts and trade studies, including the effects of weight and strength performance calculations, will be performed on designs comprised of materials ranging from conventional materials to high performance thermoplastics. Work will include the integration of systems and components from COTS and modified COTS hardware to fully custom parts and assemblies. Real-world Human-Machine Interface (HMI) considerations will require consideration for system operations in a challenging environment. Work on this program is planned from concept design through detailed design, prototype fabrication, testing, and production over the course of this program. BlackSea is seeking a candidate who has experience, existing knowledge, and skills to support these tasks, as well as curiosity and an interest in solving novel problems.

Team Leadership Tasks For This Position Include

• Performing as the Design Lead for small group of individuals designing and building a portion of an undersea vessel
• Confidently providing technical leadership, oversight, and work output to the Team
• Establishing and performing to cost and schedule metrics
• Business and proposal development
• Seeking opportunities to further develop projects Requirements

Requirements

Required Skills

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, from an ABET-accredited institution

6-15 years of relevant experience, including significant experience on one or more vessels Experience using 3D design tools, including Finite Element Analysis

Experience coordinating work planning and status for a small technical team

Experience working in Integrated Product Teams

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The ability to board and traverse boats and ships

Desired Skills

Experience using SolidWorks and related tools for design and FEA stress analysis

Experience Designing Components Using PEEK Or Other High-performance Thermoplastics

Experience leading Integrated Product Teams

Strong capabilities using Microsoft Office tools

Past shipboard or shipyard / repair facility assignment, as a civilian or in conjunction with US military service

An existing security clearance

Salary Description

$52.00 - $75.00 hourly