Junior Mechanical Engineer

Seasats • San Diego, CA

10d • $71,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Strong communication skills with vendors and internal team
• Good organizational skills - tracking BOMs, following up with suppliers, etc.
• Attention to detail, with a basic understanding of GD&T and an interest in learning to create drawings for suppliers
• Experience in startups, competitions (e.g. FSAE, Baja SAE, robotics teams), or similarly tight-timeline settings
• Basic understanding of electrical and software needs for electro-mechanical systems is a plus
• U.S. persons, as defined by U.S. export control laws (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted asylee or refugee status)

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of basic naval architecture
• Basic understanding of composites
• Understanding of autonomous systems
• Experience with combustion engines and hybrid power systems

Responsibilities

• 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 new and existing designs of components of the vessels

Benefits

• Stock options
• 401k matching
• Competitive insurance (including a 99% employer-covered Gold HMO plan or other options)
• Four free lunches per week
• An employee activity fund
• A pet-friendly office
• Unlimited/Flex PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed