Senior Mechanical Engineer, Maritime USV Systems

Seasats; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive insurance

401k matching

Four free lunches per week

Employee activity fund

Pet-friendly office

Unlimited/Flex PTO

Job summary

Seasats in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and fabrication of unmanned surface vessels. You will own parts and assemblies, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with leadership to streamline processes.

You should have 5+ years in high‑performance parts, Solidworks proficiency, and a maritime background. Expect autonomy, hands‑on CAD work, supplier interactions, and a focus on cost, quality, and schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in high performance/volume parts in a team environment.
• Autonomy and a get-stuff-done attitude.
• Strong communication skills with vendors and internal teams.
• Excellent organizational skills focusing on BOMs and supplier follow-ups.
• Attention to detail and familiarity with GD&T and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Designing parts and assemblies.
• Leading junior engineers and assisting in timeline and plan creation.
• Shaping design and processes within the engineering team.
• Reviewing, detailing, and configuration management of CAD models.
• Designing CAD fixtures, tooling, and jigs.
• Sourcing and communicating with suppliers and evaluating production options.
• Filling out vehicle BOM and assessing procurement options.
• Seeking speed and process refinements to improve production efficiency.
• Assembling and QA of parts from suppliers.
• Testing new and existing designs of vehicle components.

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Seasats in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and fabrication of unmanned surface vessels. You will own parts and assemblies, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with leadership to streamline processes.

You should have 5+ years in high‑performance parts, Solidworks proficiency, and a maritime background. Expect autonomy, hands‑on CAD work, supplier interactions, and a focus on cost, quality, and schedule.