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Junior Mechanical Engineer

Seasats · San Diego, CA · On-site

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About Seasats

Missions completed for defense, science, and commercial customers around the world. Backed by Techstars.

About the role

Seasats deploys unmanned surface vessels on multi-month missions that rely on top-quality mechanical systems. Our mechanical engineering team designs and builds these systems, providing customers with products they can count on. Our team has grown to keep pace with rapidly multiplying projects, and now we’re looking to recruit a junior engineer.

What they're looking for

  • 0-2 years of experience (internships, co-ops, school projects, or professional experience) working on mechanical parts in a team environment
  • Working knowledge of Solidworks
  • A foundational understanding of mechanical engineering, structures, assembly and DFM trade-offs, and fabrication methods
  • Interest in or background in the maritime space, from work, school projects, competitions, or personal time on and around the water
  • Some exposure to how different manufacturing processes (i.e. CNC milling, 3D printing, waterjet, etc.) affect design
  • Willingness to learn to work with outsourced parts and external vendors/fabricators
More about this role

Role: Junior Mechanical Engineer

Seasats deploys unmanned surface vessels on multi-month missions that rely on top-quality mechanical systems. Our mechanical engineering team designs and builds these systems, providing customers with products they can count on. Our team has grown to keep pace with rapidly multiplying projects, and now we’re looking to recruit a junior engineer. This person will work closely with senior engineers and vehicle design leadership, taking on real design and fabrication work while building the skills and judgment to take on greater ownership over time.

Everyone on this team gets real ownership over their work, along with support and mentorship from senior engineers. Some tasks will include:

  • Designing parts and assemblies, with guidance from senior engineers
  • Supporting timeline and plan creation
  • Reviewing, detailing, and configuration management of CAD models
  • Designing (CAD) fixtures, tooling, jigs
  • Sourcing and communicating with suppliers
  • Filling out vehicle BOM and evaluating production/procurement options
  • Supporting process refinements to increase production efficiency
  • Assembly and Q&A of incoming parts from external suppliers
  • Testing...

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