Description
Mechanical Engineer
Overview of Role : Liquid Robotics is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in the development of autonomous ocean robots and the associated hardware and accessories.
As part of our small but highly-motivated team, you will participate in mechanical engineering design activities that contribute to world-changing products.
The successful candidate will bring mechanical design capability, an ability to work on cross-functional teams, and strong communication skills.
This engineer reports directly to our Hardware Engineering Manager and can be based in either Herndon, Virginia or Kawaihae, Hawaii. Responsibilities :
- Work within design practices, standards, and policies in the Mechanical Design and Analysis discipline
- Interface with counterparts in systems, electrical, software, and operations groups to insure alignment on new and current project deliverables
- Participate in change control and escalation processes
- Support the creation of hardware specifications based on user requirements
- Develop relevant prototypes to support early validation of product architectures and design solutions.
- Participate in concept and design reviews
- Create designs and drawings that align with : general standards, design requirements, geometric tolerances, drafting practices and the applicable manufacturing process
- Support methodical root cause analysis and resolve non-compliance in part performance
- Recommend tools, equipment, and facilities, needed to support the organization
- Provide technical support for the production and operations teams.
Desired Experience :
- Mechanical design experience, via classwork / projects or internships. Exceptional candidates have experience in marine systems or the defense industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master’s degree is a plus.
- Presentation and communication skills able to convey information and rationale in written and spoken format
- Experience with 3-D CAD, particularly Solidworks, and PDM tools to manage design databases
- Experience in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) with focus on Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation software.
- Exposure to PLM and other product life-cycle tools such as Arena, JIRA, and Confluence
- Ability to contribute to creative and cost effective electro-mechanical designs and systems (motors, controls, sensors, robotics)
- Exposure to varied manufacturing and assembly processes such as composite materials construction, CNC machining, injection molding, cable over-molding, and sheet metal fabrication
- Experience designing with materials such as stainless steel, titanium, acetal, and fiberglass.
- Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 and ISO standards, GD&T and accepted drafting practices
- Willingness to travel to test sites when needed, up to 15%
- Person or Permanent Residency status required.
30+ days ago