Senior Mechanical Engineer - Maritime Autonomy | Equity

Telemetry Today LLC; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Shared Ownership in the Mission

Retirement Savings

Job summary

Saildrone is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own the design and end‑to‑end development of complex components for autonomous surface vehicles. You will lead electro‑mechanical projects from concept through production in a fast-paced R&D and manufacturing setting.

The role requires hands‑on expertise in mechanical systems, strong CAD skills (Siemens NX), and experience with diverse manufacturing processes, including CNC, composites, and welding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years in mechanical design within Marine, Aerospace, Automotive, or related industries.
• Experience with CNC machining, composites, sheet metal, castings, 3D printing, welding, and bonding.
• Proficient in CAD with Siemens NX; strong understanding of mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Own design, development, and delivery of electro‑mechanical parts from concept to production.
• Define system requirements across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
• Create 3D CAD models, BOMs, and detailed drawings.
• Perform hand calculations and analyses to validate designs.
• Prototype fabrication and tooling using basic shop skills.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering on harness designs and with Project Managers on schedules.
• Uphold drafting standards and promote technical excellence.

Skills

Mechanical design

System diagrams

3D CAD

Fabrication knowledge

Hands-on machining

Cross-functional collaboration

Thermal analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Saildrone is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own the design and end‑to‑end development of complex components for autonomous surface vehicles. You will lead electro‑mechanical projects from concept through production in a fast-paced R&D and manufacturing setting.

The role requires hands‑on expertise in mechanical systems, strong CAD skills (Siemens NX), and experience with diverse manufacturing processes, including CNC, composites, and welding.