Mechanical Engineer (Up to $220,000)

Senior Mechanical Engineer Underwater Robotics Defense Tech Startup $140K – $220K + Equity The Company My client builds autonomous underwater vehicles for defense missions Focused on high-endurance, pressure-resistant robotic systems Early-stage company solving critical national security challenges Engineering-driven culture focused on real-world deployment Why Join? Own critical subsystems from concept through deployment Build hardware for extreme underwater environments Zero legacy — greenfield engineering challenges Hands-on testing including field and ocean trials Work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams The Role A hands-on engineering role where you will: Own a major mechanical subsystem end-to-end Develop designs from concept through production hardware Create CAD assemblies and manage integration interfaces Perform structural, thermal, and fluid analysis (FEA + hand calc) Select materials for pressure, corrosion, and reliability Design for manufacturing with suppliers and internal teams Build, test, and validate hardware in lab and field environments The Essential Requirements Strong mechanical engineering experience (5+ years preferred) Deep expertise in one domain (propulsion, structures, etc.) Strong CAD and design for manufacturing skills Hands-on prototyping and testing experience US Citizenship (clearance eligibility required) What Will Make You Stand Out Marine, aerospace, robotics, or defense systems experience Experience with submerged or pressure-based systems Full lifecycle product development experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Attis