Senior Mechanical Lead — Prototyping & Hydraulics

Bulwark Dynamics; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay with equity

Job summary

Bulwark Dynamics is seeking a mid-to-senior Mechanical Engineer to own structural assemblies, actuation mechanisms, and electro-mechanical integration for 15-ft and 35-ft prototype vessels. The role is full-time, hybrid in the Bay Area, reporting to the CTO and guiding a team of about five engineers.

You will drive end-to-end hardware ownership from concept to field deployment, with emphasis on hydraulics, testing, and rapid iteration in a fast-paced, hardware-heavy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in robotics, vehicles, marine systems, or similar complex electromechanical platforms
• Hands-on machining, metal fabrication, composites, and mechanical assembly experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of structural components, mounting systems, mechanical assemblies, and vehicle subsystems for prototype vessels
• Own mechanical systems from concept through fabrication, assembly, testing, and deployment
• Translate designs into functional hardware via machining, fabrication, and rapid prototyping
• Design, integrate, and troubleshoot hydraulic systems, actuators, and vehicle subsystems
• Lead structural validation, fit checks, system integration, and debugging during water testing and sea trials
• Mentor and develop a team of engineers while contributing to hands-on engineering and fabrication

Skills

10+ years experience

SolidWorks

GD&T

DFM

Structural analysis

Machining

Metal fabrication

Composite materials

Mechanical assembly

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T

DFM

Structural analysis

Job description

Bulwark Dynamics is seeking a mid-to-senior Mechanical Engineer to own structural assemblies, actuation mechanisms, and electro-mechanical integration for 15-ft and 35-ft prototype vessels. The role is full-time, hybrid in the Bay Area, reporting to the CTO and guiding a team of about five engineers.

You will drive end-to-end hardware ownership from concept to field deployment, with emphasis on hydraulics, testing, and rapid iteration in a fast-paced, hardware-heavy environment.