Senior Mechanical Engineer - Liquid Robotics, a Boeing Company

Herndon, VA

About the Job

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview of Role: 

Liquid Robotics is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in the development of autonomous ocean robots and the associated hardware and accessories. As part of our small but highly-motivated team, you will participate in mechanical engineering design activities and will work with cross functional teams to deliver world-changing products. The successful candidate will bring significant mechanical design, project management, and product life-cycle experience to the role. This role reports directly to our Hardware Engineering Manager and is based in Herndon, Virginia.

Responsibilities:

Work with entire organization to establish, maintain, encourage, and enforce common design practices, standards, and policies in the Mechanical Design and Analysis discipline
Interface with counterparts in systems, electrical, software, and operations groups to insure alignment on new and current project deliverables
Provide oversight for change control and escalation processes
Support the creation of hardware specifications based on user requirements
Develop relevant prototypes to support early validation of product architectures and design solutions.
Participate in concept and design reviews
Review and approve designs and drawings against: general standards, design requirements, geometric tolerances, drafting practices and the applicable manufacturing process
Support methodical root cause analysis and resolve non-compliance in part performance
Maintain and improve Mechanical Engineering tools, design processes, and methodologies
Support the capital procurement process by recommending tools, equipment, and facilities, needed to support the organization
Provide technical support for the production and operations teams.

Desired Experience:

5+ years mechanical design experience, preferably in marine systems or the defense industry
10+ years professional work experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master’s degree is a plus
Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance
Proven ability to manage a wide range of concurrent projects and tasks
Proven presentation and communication skills across all levels of an organization including senior management
Proficient user of 3-D CAD, particularly Solidworks, and PDM tools to manage design databases
Experience in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) with focus on Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation software.
Familiarity with PLM and other product life-cycle tools such as Arena, JIRA, and Confluence
Ability to manage creative and cost effective electro-mechanical designs and systems (motors, controls, sensors, robotics)
Experience designing for varied manufacturing and assembly processes such as composite materials construction, CNC machining, injection molding, cable over-molding, and sheet metal fabrication
Experience designing with materials such as stainless steel, titanium, acetal, and fiberglass.
Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 and ISO standards, GD&T and accepted drafting practices
Willingness to travel to test sites when needed, up to 15%

Liquid Robotics designs and manufactures Wave Gliders®, the world’s first wave and solar powered autonomous ocean robots. With partners, they address challenges facing defense, Oil & Gas, commercial and science customers by making ocean data collections and communications easier safer and in real-time. Liquid Robotics was acquired by Boeing in December of 2016 and operates as an independent non-integrated subsidiary.

For more info, please visit www.liquid-robotics.com

Liquid Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Source : Liquid Robotics, a Boeing Company