Senior Mechanical Engineer – Maritime Unmanned Systems

Spear AI; Falmouth (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with maritime experience in Falmouth, Kentucky. The role involves leading design projects for unmanned maritime sensor systems, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring designs meet operational requirements in challenging environments. Candidates should have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, at least 5 years of experience, and hands-on prototyping skills. Willingness to obtain a Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering, preferably maritime.
• Hands-on experience in prototyping, testing, and refinement of designs.
• Ability to participate in at-sea deployment and operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior mechanical engineer, mentoring juniors.
• Design and document mechanical systems for maritime use.
• Incorporate technician feedback throughout the design cycle.

Skills

Prototyping and troubleshooting

Mentoring junior engineers

Operational testing

Additive manufacturing

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

A technology company is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with maritime experience in Falmouth, Kentucky. The role involves leading design projects for unmanned maritime sensor systems, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring designs meet operational requirements in challenging environments. Candidates should have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, at least 5 years of experience, and hands-on prototyping skills. Willingness to obtain a Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.