R&D Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Understanding the technical requirements, problems, or client briefs and developing solutions that satisfy the requirements.
• Engage in engineering, designing, prototype development, and enhancing electro-mechanical systems and software for autonomous vehicles and related devices and subsystems.
• Apply fundamental engineering principles, best practices, and analysis in areas including mechanical, electrical, electronics, and software.
• Carry out research, document findings, and present reports.
• Develop design documents for parts, sub-systems, and final integrated systems.
• Select the required tools and materials for the manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance process.
• Integration of electro-mechanical systems and software into a fully integrated system.
• Proof of concept, functionality, and reliability testing of components, sub-systems, and fully integrated systems.
• Participate and lead testing efforts in the laboratory and in the field which includes on marine environments.
• Identify trends in runtime and failures of ASV components, subsystems, and system through continual analysis of expansive datasets.
• Identify areas of weakness in the systems and processes and make recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications

• BS in mechatronics engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, robotics, or similar.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Strong understanding and skills in engineering fundamentals, best practices, and analysis methods including analytical first principles, numerical methods, and simulation modeling.
• Field experience operating, maintaining, diagnosing, testing, and repairing electro-mechanical systems.
• CAD modeling parts and assemblies.
• Finite element analysis (FEA) including static, dynamic, and modal on various electro-mechanical structures and systems.
• Ability to work in collaborative or independent environments.
• Autonomous vehicle experience or Marine systems experience including surface, subsurface, and deep sea experience preferred.
• Mariene systems experience including offshore support preferred.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care.
• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays.
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents.
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match.
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline.