Senior Mechanical Lead — Hands-On Hardware (Hybrid)

Bulwark Dynamics; California; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision coverage

Equity

Job summary

Bulwark Dynamics in the Bay Area is seeking a mid-to-senior Mechanical Engineer to own structural assemblies and electromechanical integration for prototype vessels. This hybrid, full-time role reports to the CTO and leads a small team, delivering hardware from concept to field deployment for 15-ft and 35-ft platforms.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in mechanical engineering, strong CAD (SolidWorks), hydraulics, and fabrication experience, with a track record of hands-on leadership in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical engineering experience.
• 10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in robotics, vehicles, marine systems, or related electromechanical platforms.
• Strong expertise in hydraulic systems, actuators, and vehicle mechanical systems.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, GD&T, design for manufacturing (DFM), and structural analysis.
• Extensive hands-on experience with machining, metal fabrication, composite materials, and mechanical assembly.
• Demonstrated ability to take complex hardware projects from concept through functional testing and deployment.
• Proven technical leadership experience, including mentoring engineers and coordinating work under aggressive timelines.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of structural components, mounting systems, assemblies, and vehicle dynamics and actuation subsystems for prototype vessels.
• Own mechanical systems from concept through fabrication, assembly, testing, and field deployment.
• Translate designs into functional hardware through hands-on machining, metalwork, composite fabrication, and rapid prototyping.
• Design, integrate, and troubleshoot hydraulic systems, actuators, and vehicle mechanical subsystems.
• Lead structural validation, fit checks, system integration, and troubleshooting during water testing and sea trials.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers while staying hands-on in engineering and fabrication tasks.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Actuators

Vehicle mechanics

SolidWorks

GD&T

DFM

Structural analysis

Machining

Metal fabrication

Composite materials

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Bulwark Dynamics in the Bay Area is seeking a mid-to-senior Mechanical Engineer to own structural assemblies and electromechanical integration for prototype vessels. This hybrid, full-time role reports to the CTO and leads a small team, delivering hardware from concept to field deployment for 15-ft and 35-ft platforms.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in mechanical engineering, strong CAD (SolidWorks), hydraulics, and fabrication experience, with a track record of hands-on leadership in