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Job Description

This role focuses on leading and executing mechanical design efforts for torpedo test equipment modernization projects. You will design and develop electromechanical assemblies and components, support both legacy system modifications and new product development, and work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver robust, testable, and manufacturable solutions. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to advanced sonar, weapons systems, and underwater technology programs within a highly collaborative and technically challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support mechanical design efforts for torpedo test equipment modernization projects.
• Design electromechanical assemblies, components, fixtures, and interfaces that meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
• Develop detailed 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks, applying appropriate GD&T practices.
• Translate customer requirements into practical and innovative mechanical design solutions.
• Support modifications to legacy systems as well as the development of new products and test equipment.
• Collaborate closely with systems, software, electrical, and test engineers to ensure integrated, cohesive designs.
• Create comprehensive design documentation, including technical reports, presentations, and complete engineering packages.
• Generate and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) and fabrication documentation to support procurement and manufacturing.
• Support prototype integration, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation of design changes based on test results and feedback.
• Interface regularly with customers, vendors, technicians, and internal engineering teams to clarify requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with limited oversight while maintaining schedule and quality standards.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for assigned programs, providing subject-matter expertise and status updates.
• Support products through design, build, and test phases, ensuring successful validation and verification of mechanical performance.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Level 2: 3–5 years of mechanical design experience.
• Level 3: 5+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Proven experience designing electromechanical products or systems.
• Strong SolidWorks experience creating both 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience supporting products through design, build, and test phases.
• Ability to develop detailed manufacturing drawings and documentation.
• Experience working alongside electrical, software, or systems engineers on integrated projects.
• Strong technical writing skills for creating reports, documentation, and presentations.
• Effective verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and customer interaction.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and manage multiple assignments.
• Eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Creo and willingness to learn and work primarily in SolidWorks.
• Background in defense or aerospace projects, particularly involving sonar, weapons systems, or underwater technology.
• Experience with prototyping, testing, validation, and troubleshooting of mechanical or electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with fluid flow considerations in mechanical design.
• Experience generating and maintaining bills of materials (BOMs) and fabrication documentation.
• Experience preparing engineering packages, including design documentation and technical presentations.

Work Environment

This is primarily an onsite role in an office setting, working at a computer and in close proximity to hands-on test and integration activities. You will spend significant time at engineering facilities, including time at NUWC, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and interacting directly with customers and technicians. The position offers flexible scheduling options, including 9/80, 4/10, or 5/8 work schedules, subject to business needs. While there is some hybrid flexibility, the role is predominantly onsite due to the hands-on nature of the work and the need for in-person collaboration and customer interaction. The organization promotes from within and fosters a culture that focuses on results, with a "as long as the work gets done" mentality, while maintaining high standards of technical quality and teamwork.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middletown, RI.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Middletown,RI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

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