Senior Mechanical Engineer

3 days ago

Oakland, California, United States Saildrone Inc Full time
About Saildrone Inc

Saildrone Inc is a pioneering company that sustainably explores, maps, and monitors the oceans to understand, protect, and preserve our world. Our mission is to provide real-time access to critical data from any ocean on earth, 24/7/365, and use proprietary software applications to transform that data into actionable insights and intelligence.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Hardware Design team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical design, electro-mechanical systems, and thermal analysis. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing complex electro-mechanical parts and assemblies related to unmanned autonomous surface vehicles.

Responsibilities
  • Owns the design and development of complex electro-mechanical parts and assemblies related to unmanned autonomous surface vehicles.
  • May act as a technical lead for a small team of engineers in the development of a complex and embedded electro-mechanical system.
  • Performs necessary calculations and testing to de-risk, validate, and inform design decisions.
  • Willingness and desire to be hand-on during proof of concept and prototype phases with basic fabrication and assembly skills.
  • Communicates proactively across department boundaries to enable success of their design.
  • Interprets and applies guidelines and requirements from Third Party Authorities such as ABS, DNVGL, and Bureau Veritas to ensure compliance with Marine regulations.
  • Closely with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure a smooth handoff of design to production.
  • Is responsible for project completion from early conception through design and production.
  • Supports scheduling efforts and coordinates with Project Managers.
  • Collaborates with Electrical Engineering and reviews harness designs.
  • Maintains drafting standards and helps to improve the quality of work across the mechanical team.
  • Provides mentorship for junior mechanical engineers.
Requirements
  • Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline (preferably mechanically focused) or equivalent field experience and 8+ years of experience.
  • Expertise designing for a variety of manufacturing processes such as welding, composite layups, CNC machining, sheet metal, castings, 3D printing and structural bonding.
  • Experience creating electro-mechanical assemblies and an understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals.
  • Experience performing structural and thermal analysis using both hand calcs and computer aided software, Nx preferred.
  • Desire and ability to thrive in a fast-paced R&D and manufacturing setting.
  • Experience in the Marine Industry preferred.
  • Experience with multiple product launches.
  • Experience working with fabrication shops and contract manufacturers.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills.
Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, push and pull, bend, lift up to 50 lbs, and reach with your hands and arms.

Must be able to perform work on a computer that requires ability to operate a keyboard and other peripheral devices.

Location

This position is in Alameda, CA. Our waterfront office offers beautiful views of San Francisco Bay in always sunny Alameda.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents.

Short and relaxing ferry ride from the Ferry Building for SF residents

Enhanced Parental Leave Programs

Competitive benefits including excellent medical, life insurance, 401k plan

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $132,000-$172,000 annually.

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