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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Structures

Insight Global

Job Description ABOUT THE JOB You will own mechanical design for the primary structure of a maritime autonomous vehicle. You will define the geometry, load paths, and mechanical interfaces that hold the vehicle together — a pressure-rated structure that must survive repeated dives to depth while meeting tight mass and volume targets. Your spectrum of support will be diverse in nature and require you to leverage your technical expertise as well as leadership skills to set objectives, build cross-functional teams, and rapidly drive to completion. WHAT YOU'LL DO Own mechanical design of the vehicle primary structure and its major interfaces Design pressure-rated structural assemblies for full-depth operation Define structural interfaces with propulsion, buoyancy, energy, and payload systems Produce drawings, tolerance stackups, and interface control documents Perform hand calculations and coordinate detailed analysis with the structural analysis team Drive trade studies balancing strength, weight, corrosion resistance, and producibility Select materials and processes appropriate to a marine environment Support prototype builds, fabrication, and design-for-manufacturability reviews Contribute to design reviews (PDR, CDR) and structural test campaigns Travel up to 25% to test sites and manufacturing facilities Skills and Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or equivalent 7+ years of mechanical design experience on hardware that was built and deployed using Siemens NX or Solidworks Strong CAD proficiency and drawing release experience with GD&T Experience designing pressure-rated, sealed, or structurally critical assemblies Working knowledge of structural analysis and hand calculations for load paths Experience with materials selection for corrosive or high-pressure environments Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with submarine, subsea, or deep-submergence structures Familiarity with ABS or DNV structural design codes Experience with composites or welded marine structures Background in aerospace primary structure or airframe design Experience in defense programs or maritime robotics We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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