Senior Mechanical Structures Engineer

• Own hardware from concept generation to real world use.
• Analyse concepts of operation to identify critical load cases and design features, and conduct first-principles analyses on conceptual designs for key components of the Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XL-AUV).
• Design and perform structural, modal, and dynamic analyses on critical mechanical systems, including the vehicle structural frame, drag fairings, launch and recovery equipment, etc.
• Support fabrication of small scale and full-size prototypes, including creating specifications for weld and inspection for production of large format welded structures.
• Perform mechanical engineering system development, analysis, and prototyping to solve challenging subsea design issues and validate new designs for use in the XL-AUV.
• Perform research and testing on vehicle design for extended subsea exposure including the effects of corrosion and biofouling.
• Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans.
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.
• Travel to test sites and vendor locations to foster a test-first culture and engage with vendors on technical challenges.

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• Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings).
• 10+ years' of mechanical design, analysis, and manufacturing experience in a professional setting.
• 5+ years’ experience performing structural analyses on welded aluminum structures, composite frames, or complex assemblies with the ability to draw meaningful conclusions and communicate results.
• 5+ years’ experience performing thermal analyses.
• CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards.
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.
• High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles.
• BS, M.Eng, MS or PhD in an engineering field.
• Ability to hold an Australian NV2 Security clearance is required for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in SolidWorks/Teamcenter.
• 5+ years working with subsea mechanical systems with a thorough understanding of the ocean environment including the effects of exposure to seawater, pressure, and temperature.
• Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors etc.).
• Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing.

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