Mechanical Engineer

at  Liquid Robotics a Boeing Company

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Mechanical design experience, via classwork/projects or internships. Exceptional candidates have experience in marine systems or the defense industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master’s degree is a plus.
• Presentation and communication skills – able to convey information and rationale in written and spoken format
• Experience with 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.
• Exposure to PLM and other product life-cycle tools such as Arena, JIRA, and Confluence
• Ability to contribute to creative and cost effective electro-mechanical designs and systems (motors, controls, sensors, robotics)
• Exposure to 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%
  U.S. Person or Permanent Residency status required.
  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

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

Liquid Robotics is seeking a Junior 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 that contribute to world-changing products. The successful candidate will bring mechanical design capability, an ability to work on cross-functional teams, and strong communication skills. This engineer reports directly to our Hardware Engineering Manager and can be based in either Herndon, Virginia or Kawaihae, Hawaii.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work within 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
• Participate in 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
• Create designs and drawings that align with: 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
• Recommend tools, equipment, and facilities, needed to support the organization
• Provide technical support for the production and operations teams.