Mechanical Engineer – Project Level

Mechanical Engineer Project Level

Company Summary

Triton combines 30 years of experience with exciting growth and innovation opportunities within product development and R&D space. We support Government and commercial markets by delivering advanced solutions across applications in defense security aerospace energy environmental sustainability and human health. Where we see a larger opportunity we create new companies to scale these solutions into businesses. Our teams thrive in a collaborative fast-paced environment where we tackle complex challenges meet our customers toughest requirements and deliver high-impact results on time on budget and have fun while doing it.

Tritons Ocean Systems is a fast-paced interdisciplinary engineering team focused on bringing ideas from our heads to the ocean. We work on a wide variety of projects and our breadth provides opportunities to form and lead project teams that tackle the Navys most pressing problems and priorities. We are developing uncrewed systems (unmanned underwater vehicles surface craft launch and recovery systems) marine systems (submarine/shipboard equipment diver equipment) and ocean sensing systems (including sensors and signal processing).

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to support the design development and deployment of innovative maritime technologies. Youll work alongside multidiscipline teams (mechanical electrical and software) to bring advanced ocean systems from concept through field testing and into operational environments.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both engineering design and getting out in the field to see systems operate in real environments.

In this role a typical week includes designing and iterating prototype subsystems in CAD conducting lab tests or preparing for at-sea deployments collaborating with electrical and software engineers to integrate systems analyzing data to refine designs and contributing to proposals or new concept development.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex multidisciplinary engineering challenges with creativity and rigor
• Provide ideation system architecture and prototype development from concept through field testing
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders including customers and partners
• Manage and coordinate technical contributors (consultants subcontractors and collaborators)
• Plan and execute experimental programs including lab and at-sea testing
• Analyze results and clearly communicate findings through high-quality written reports and presentations
• Support business development through technical proposal writing and concept development
• Ability to travel locally and nationally to support testing at customer sites field sites at-sea or otherwise as required

Desired Qualifications

• Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles including modeling simulation and system-level thinking
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced R&D environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with structured problem solving and product development processes
• Hands-on experience with prototyping fabrication and experimental testing
• Working knowledge of manufacturing methods and design for manufacturability
• Experience performing trade studies analysis of alternatives and technology assessments
• Proficiency in CAD tools SolidWorks preferred
• Self-motivated adaptable and eager to learn new technologies

Preferred Experience

Candidates may bring depth in one or more of the following areas:

Ocean & Marine Systems

• Ocean engineering concepts including materials selection offshore structures and subsea systems
• Experience with underwater or maritime hardware development
• Familiarity with launch and recovery systems and at-sea operations
• Hands-on experience with in-water or field testing
• Experience working in harsh or constrained environments

Mechanical & Systems

• Design and operation of hydraulic systems interpret hydraulic schematics
• System integration across mechanical electrical and control subsystems

Electrical & Controls

• Experience with power and control systems (e.g. 480 VAC 3-phase 120 VAC and low-voltage DC systems)
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics

Education & Experience

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Ocean Engineering or a related field
• 5 years of experience in engineering design prototyping and testing
• Demonstrated experience leading technical efforts projects or small teams strongly preferred

Working Conditions

• Ability to obtain a security clearance preferred
• This position is considered ONSHORE/OFFSHORE WORK and willingness to support field testing including occasional at-sea deployments

Base salary range is dependent on experience and qualifications

Due to the nature of our business and information associated with this position interested candidates must be US Citizens or Permanent Resident.

Triton Systems Headquarters is located in Chelmsford Massachusetts.

Come join our success and grow with the strength of these fascinating new technologies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

Recruiters we do not require any assistance for this opening. Please NO phone calls or emails.

Triton Systems is a U. S. Government contractor therefore we are required to gather applicant information for Government reporting purposes. To apply for this position please go to our websites Careers section at and follow the Clicking Here link to our applicant tracking database to complete the application process. This will ensure efficient processing of your application.

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