Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer – Subsea Systems (ROV)

Job Location: Great River, NY, Clarksburg, MD

Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Thales Defense & Security Inc. and a technical leader in the undersea warfare domain.

• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Onsite Full Time

Responsible for leading a group of engineers on a technical activity and completion of activity on time and budget. Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems. May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the mechanical design, development, and execution of subsea systems, with a primary focus on Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). This role requires technical expertise in underwater vehicle systems design, and the ability to guide projects from concept through deployment, including design, analysis, production, and testing. The position is primarily office-based with periodic travel during testing and operations.

• Lead a group of engineers on a technical activity and complete the activity on time and budget
• Design, develop, analyze, document, and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
• Use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments
• Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
• Drive the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
• Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
• Participate in preparation of proposals
• Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
• Lead and direct the work of others as assigned
• Lead the mechanical design and development of subsea ROV components and systems for the U.S. Navy
• Perform and oversee engineering analyses including structural, fatigue, and thermal evaluations
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
• Select materials and coatings suitable for subsea environments, including high-pressure and corrosive conditions
• Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards and best practices (ABS experience preferred)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (electrical/electro‑mechanical, systems/controls, manufacturing) to ensure system integration
• Define manufacturing approaches, assembly processes, and quality control requirements
• Oversee prototype fabrication, system integration, and build activities
• Plan, execute, and lead testing programs including factory acceptance testing (FAT) and subsea trials
• Analyze performance data and drive design improvements and issue resolution
• Support offshore operations, testing, and troubleshooting as needed
• Provide general guidance on new assignments as needed
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings
• Lead less-experienced engineers

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering field with 5+ years applicable engineering experience (or equivalent combination of education/training and experience)
• Fluency in technologies and application domain
• Ability to lead a technical group independently
• 8+ years of relevant experience in subsea, marine, or similar industries
• Experience with underwater vehicles or subsea systems design and development
• Proficiency in CAD/modeling software
• Strong background in engineering analysis tools, FEA required
• Proficiency in Solid Works required
• Solid understanding of…