Senior Mechanical Engineer - Lead Maritime Systems

Bulwark Dynamics; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bulwark Dynamics is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of critical mechanical systems for next-generation autonomous maritime platforms in Menlo Park, CA.

You will supervise a team of about five engineers, while actively contributing to hands-on engineering, fabrication, and prototype development, from concept through testing and deployment.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) eligible to work in an ITAR/EAR-regulated environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience developing complex mechanical systems within aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, UAVs, or similar hardware-intensive industries.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, including 3D modeling, GD&T, DFM, and structural analysis.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with fabrication, machining, mechanical assembly, rapid prototyping, metalwork, and/or composite structures.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects from concept through fabrication, integration, testing, and deployment in fast-paced development environments.
• Experience balancing hands-on engineering responsibilities with technical leadership, mentorship, or team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of approximately five mechanical engineers while remaining actively involved in hands-on engineering and prototype development.
• Own structural assemblies, mechanical systems, and actuation subsystems from concept, design, and analysis through fabrication, integration, testing, and deployment.
• Design and fabricate structural components, mounting brackets, and mechanical assemblies for prototype autonomous maritime platforms.
• Develop detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks, perform fit checks, source materials, and drive rapid design iterations.
• Perform structural analysis and support the fabrication of mechanical systems, including machining, metalwork, composites, and rapid prototyping.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate electro-mechanical systems and troubleshoot complex technical challenges during build and test phases.
• Support prototype builds, system integration, field testing, and vessel deployment activities, including participation in critical build sprints and sea trials as needed.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modelling

GD&T

Structural analysis

Hands-on fabrication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DFM

Job description

Bulwark Dynamics is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of critical mechanical systems for next-generation autonomous maritime platforms in Menlo Park, CA.

You will supervise a team of about five engineers, while actively contributing to hands-on engineering, fabrication, and prototype development, from concept through testing and deployment.