MechE, Senior

Standard Subsea • El Segundo, CA

25d

About The Position

Standard Subsea is building the offshore robotics company. We are developing a fleet of unmanned surface vessels and subsea vehicles to put operations capacity where it's needed, without crewed vessels, without mobilization delays, and at a fraction of the cost.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 4–8 years of experience designing and fielding mechanical systems in marine, robotics, aerospace, defense, or industrial contexts
• Experience taking hardware from prototype to fielded system
• Strong CAD and drawing discipline suitable for real fabrication
• Comfortable working hands-on with hardware, tools, and test setups
• Ability to operate independently while aligning with a system-level technical lead

Nice To Haves

• Experience with small vessels, marine structures, or offshore equipment
• Experience designing for corrosion, sealing, and environmental exposure
• Background in robotics or electromechanical system integration
• Prior ownership of subsystems that had real operational consequences

Responsibilities

• Own detailed design and execution of major mechanical subsystems under the platform architecture
• Translate system-level requirements into manufacturable mechanical designs
• Produce CAD, drawings, and release packages for fabrication and assembly
• Design structures, mounts, housings, and interfaces for marine loads and environments
• Drive integration of mechanical systems with propulsion, electrical, and autonomy hardware
• Support prototyping, assembly, and on-water testing
• Diagnose field failures and iterate designs based on real operational data
• Work with vendors and fabricators to close DFM and supply chain loops

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree