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Senior 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. In this role, you’ll drive high-priority projects, with a major focus being the Heavyfish, Seasats’ newest product line. You will create designs and prototypes, identify and remove bottlenecks, mentor junior engineers, and work with team leadership to develop and execute ambitious plans. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 5-7+ years of experience working on high performance and/or high volume parts in a team environment
  • A high degree of individual autonomy and a get-stuff-done attitude
  • Expertise in Solidworks
  • A deep understanding of mechanical engineering, structures, assembly and DFM trade offs, and fabrication methods
  • Maritime background from extensive work and/or play on and around the ocean
  • An understanding of how different manufacturing processes (i.e. CNC milling, 3D printing, waterjet, etc.) affect design
More about this role

Role: Senior 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. In this role, you’ll drive high-priority projects, with a major focus being the Heavyfish, Seasats’ newest product line. You will create designs and prototypes, identify and remove bottlenecks, mentor junior engineers, and work with team leadership to develop and execute ambitious plans.

Each person on this team has a lot of autonomy and responsibility. This role is no different: working alongside expert engineers, you’ll create boundary-pushing products, owning key milestones yourself. Some tasks will include:

  • Designing parts and assemblies for current and future products
  • Assisting in timeline and plan creation
  • Shaping design and organizational processes within the engineering team
  • 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
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