Senior Mechanical Engineer

Join our dynamic and innovative team at ThayerMahan - Sea Beyond, a world leader in autonomous maritime naval surveillance and maritime monitoring. Headquartered in Groton, CT, we are a fast-growing, mission-focused, cutting-edge technology company in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) space.

At ThayerMahan we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. We're seeking a talented and experienced Mechanical Engineer to play a pivotal role in driving our engineering strategy and success.

Location: On-site responsibilities in Groton, CT

Job Description:

Draw upon your solid understanding of electro mechanical systems in the offshore environment to develop new products. Work with field operations to develop concept of operations and define system requirements. Follow the design process including concept proposals, hand calculations, CAD modeling, prototype build, and production release.

Develop electrical payloads, mounting PCB’s in sealed enclosures. Create wiring harnesses with dry and subsea connectors. Design larger structures such as buoys and winches. Work with the team to develop solutions to optimize autonomous vehicles.

Expert with engineering tools such as CAD, revision management, and FEA. Solid understanding of manufacturing methods to create practical designs. Hands on, in the details, setting the pace for the team and exemplifying solid designs. Work with a project manager to sequence engineering tasks, accepting some of them personally and assisting junior engineers to accomplish their assignments. Collaborate with production to ensure manufacturability.

Required Skills:

· Proven track record of creating complex mechanical designs from concept to production

· Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD – Or experience in similar program with willingness to become proficient in Inventor

· Manufacturing methods – Turning, milling, 3D printing, sheet metal, welding

· PDM Experience – Working on a team managing revision control for engineering designs

· Assembly – Hands on ability work with technicians to build prototypes

· Create documentation for building mechanical systems

Preferred Skills:

· Marine industry experience

· Work with unmanned systems

· Electrical troubleshooting / basic design / soldering

· Software programming

· System troubleshooting

· Ability to obtain a security clearance

What we offer:

Competitive salary, comprehensive total rewards package (medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer match), and other great benefits.

This is an exempt position.

At ThayerMahan, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enriches our work and drives innovation. ThayerMahan is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

If you meet the requirements and are ready to make waves with us, apply now!

* Due to our contracts with the US Government, US Citizenship is a requirement *

ThayerMahan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other non-merit factor.