HavocAI
Hardware
MechanicalEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Mechanical Engineer at HavocAI. Skills: Mechanical design, System integration, Electrical interface support. Lead mechanical design. Contribute mechanical design”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis
Onsite 3+ days per week, U.S. citizenship, Secret Security Clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4-7 years mechanical engineering design, 4-7 years system integration, SolidWorks proficiency, Solid understanding mechanical systems, Solid understanding materials, Solid understanding tolerances, Solid understanding structural design, Working familiarity electrical systems, Hands-on experience prototyping, Hands-on experience assembly, Hands-on experience testing, Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical systems, Hands-on experience troubleshooting electromechanical systems, Experience working cross-functional teams, Experience integrating subsystems, Bachelor's degree Mechanical Engineering, U.S. citizenship, Eligibility for Secret Clearance
Nice to Have
Payload integration experience, Uncrewed vehicle systems experience, Maritime platforms experience, Aerospace platforms experience, Familiarity mechanical wiring harness routing, Familiarity connectorization, Familiarity enclosure design, Knowledge thermal management, Knowledge sealing, Knowledge vibration, Knowledge shock considerations, Experience design for manufacturability, Experience ruggedized systems, Experience marine systems, Troubleshooting mindset, Root cause analysis mindset, Field-support mindset
What You'll Do.
Lead mechanical design
Contribute mechanical design
Lead system integration
Contribute system integration
Lead payload integration
Contribute payload integration
Define mechanical interfaces
Define mounting solutions
Create engineering drawings
Support electrical integration
Interpret electrical schematics
Assist mechanical aspects cable routing
Assist mechanical aspects strain relief
Assist mechanical aspects connector mounting
Assist mechanical aspects environmental protection
Participate hardware builds
Participate subsystem testing
Participate bench testing
Participate vehicle integration
Participate troubleshooting
Validate mechanical designs
Ensure reliable performance
Specify electromechanical components
Design electromechanical components
Build electromechanical components
Test electromechanical components
Integrate electromechanical components
Produce mechanical documentation
Maintain mechanical documentation
Partner with technicians
Partner with manufacturing teams
Ensure designs manufacturable
Ensure designs cost-effective
Ensure designs serviceable
Ensure designs appropriate rugged environments
Ensure designs appropriate marine environments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-disciplinary collaboration; Cross-functional engineering teams; Work with electrical engineers; Work with software engineers; Collaborate with mechanical engineers; Collaborate with electrical engineers; Collaborate with software engineers; Partner with technicians; Partner with manufacturing teams
Full Job Description
ABOUT US: Collaborative autonomy is how self-tasking teams of machines will solve hard human problems, and HavocAI is an unquestioned leader in collaborative autonomy. We set the standard for autonomous surface vessels for a wide range of defense and commercial maritime missions. Success requires us to grow quickly, and we’re looking for teammates who are passionate about solving hard problems, about pushing the envelope, and about preventing conflict and saving lives. Ambition is welcome to apply within. ABOUT THE ROLE: We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team. This role has a strong mechanical engineering focus, with exposure to electrical systems primarily from an integration and interface perspective. The position supports new system development, payload integration, and subsystem design for uncrewed surface vessels, working closely with electrical and software engineers to ensure robust, manufacturable, and field-ready hardware solutions. The ideal candidate is highly proficient in mechanical design and CAD, experienced in bringing complex mechanical systems from concept through production, and comfortable collaborating with electrical engineers to define interfaces, routing, and packaging—without being the primary electrical designer. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS: - System Development & Architecture Lead and contribute to the mechanical design and integration of new systems and payloads, including structural components, enclosures, mounts, and overall system packaging. Support electrical integration by defining mechanical interfaces, routing paths, and mounting solutions. - Mechanical Design Create detailed CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using SolidWorks for mechanical structures, housings, brackets, mounts, and mechanisms suitable for marine operating environments. - Electrical Interface Support Work alongside electrical engineers to support integration of wiring harnesses, connectors, and electro
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