R&D Hardware Mechanical Engineering Scientist

R&D Hardware Mechanical Engineering Scientist

Applied Research Laboratories – Pickle Research Campus

Position Details:

• Hiring Department:
  Applied Research Laboratories
• Position Open to:
  All Applicants
• Weekly Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Earliest
  
  Start Date:
  
  Immediately
• Position Duration:
  Expected to Continue
• Location:
  
  PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Purpose:

Contribute to research and development tasks and experimental sea‑tests within the Environmental Sciences Laboratory’s (ESL) at Applied Research Laboratories (ARL).

• Design support of new and existing underwater acoustic systems and sensors, including scheduling, execution, calibration, characterization, testing, and data analysis.
• Manage, mentor, and develop junior staff.
• Deploy/recover subsea systems in the field from offshore vessel/work boats and troubleshoot and repair equipment as necessary.
• Assist with hardware procurement.
• Assist with fabrication facilities management, warehouse and shop organization, and coordinate maintenance and inventory of shop tools.
• Other related functions, as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering.
• Three years of related work experience.
• Advanced proficiency with CAD software (e.g., Creo, Solidworks) and FEA software packages (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL) for design and structural/modal analysis of components.
• Demonstrated experience creating detailed engineering drawings in accordance with industry standards (e.g., ASME Y14.5).
• Proven experience with programming for engineering computation, data analysis, or modeling using software such as MATLAB.
• Practical field‑testing experience with mechanical hardware, including troubleshooting and validation in operational environments.

Applicant must be highly organized, have excellent attention to detail, and possess sound scientific judgment. The position requires effective management of one’s own time with the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, and effectively communicate with all groups of clients. Regular and punctual attendance in the workplace is required.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

• Advanced degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering.
• Six years of experience focused on the design and construction of prototype hardware in commercial or research settings, with significant emphasis on sensor integration, structural integrity, materials selection, and system performance.
• Direct experience working on a vessel for the successful deployment and recovery of oceanographic equipment.
• Working knowledge of underwater acoustics, including propagation physics, noise sources, modeling and simulation, the SONAR equation, underwater transducers, and acoustic measurement techniques.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of common manufacturing and fabrication processes and how they influence design decisions.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 with 3.2 in core engineering courses.

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

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• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Other benefits:
Competitive benefits…