R&d Hardware Mechanical Engineering Scientist

University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, United States
Base: $104,000-$174,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or ocean engineering
Three years of related work experience
Advanced proficiency with cad software like creo or solidworks
The role involves contributing to research and development tasks and experimental sea-tests within the Environmental Sciences Laboratory at Applied Research Laboratories

Job Summary

  • The role involves contributing to research and development tasks and experimental sea-tests within the Environmental Sciences Laboratory at Applied Research Laboratories.
  • Responsibilities include designing support for underwater acoustic systems, managing junior staff, and deploying subsea systems from offshore vessels.
  • The position offers a competitive benefits package including 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage, retirement contributions, and paid vacation.

Matching Summary

The role involves contributing to research and development tasks and experimental sea-tests within the Environmental Sciences Laboratory at Applied Research Laboratories.

Salary

Base: $104,000-$174,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage; Retirement contributions; Paid vacation and sick time

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering
  • Three years of related work experience
  • Advanced proficiency with CAD software like Creo or Solidworks
  • Experience with Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS or COMSOL
  • Demonstrated experience creating detailed engineering drawings per ASME Y14.5
  • Practical field-testing experience with mechanical hardware
  • US Citizen status required

Nice-to-have

  • Direct experience working on a vessel for deployment and recovery
  • Working knowledge of underwater acoustics and propagation physics
  • Technical knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Advanced degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering
  • Six years of experience in prototype hardware design

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering
  • Three years of related work experience
  • US Citizenship required for security clearance
  • Advanced proficiency with CAD and FEA software
  • Experience with MATLAB for engineering computation

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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