Structures Test Engineer
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Description
- We are seeking a highly motivated Structures Test Engineer to join our advanced maritime mechanical team supporting the development and deployment of autonomous surfacevessels (ASVs) for Department of Defense applications
- This role involves designing, building, and testing complex mechanical structures and fluid systems that support full-scale and sub-scale vessel test campaigns in dynamic, real-world environments
- This is a hands-on, multidisciplinary engineering role that supports a wide range of structural development efforts—from component testing to full-scale system validation—critical to enabling autonomy in naval operations
- Develop and execute test stand concepts, fabrication drawings, wiring schematics, and instrumentation lists tailored to maritime platforms
- Design, analyze, and validate structural systems, fluid systems, and dynamic mechanisms for ASV subsystems
- Supervise the build, integration, and commissioning of structural test setups, including mechanical fabrication and instrumentation
- Lead and execute rigorous mechanical and structural testing of marine components and systems, often in outdoor, field-based conditions
- Collaborate with naval architects, autonomy engineers, and control systems teams to ensure test fidelity and relevance to mission performance
- Maintain meticulous records of test data, design changes, and test reports to support traceability for DoD certification and reporting
- Hands-on design, analysis, and testing of mechanical structures or systems
- 2+ years of experience designing and operating structural test equipment
- Experience with: Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Finite Element Analysis tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN, or equivalent), Design of large steel or aluminum weldments, High-pressure fluid system design, Mechanical assembly and fabrication techniques
- Bachelor’s degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline
- Professional experience with structural FEA or mechanical testing
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Siemens NX/Unigraphics preferred)
- Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)
- Occasional standing and walking within the office
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
- Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
- Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer