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Mechanical Engineer – Ocean Systems
Company Summary
Triton combines 30 years of experience with exciting growth and innovation opportunities within the product development and R&D space. We support Government and commercial markets by delivering advanced solutions across applications in defense, security, aerospace, energy, environmental sustainability, and human health. Where we see a larger opportunity, we create new companies to scale these solutions into businesses. Our teams thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where we tackle complex challenges, meet our customers' toughest requirements, and deliver high-impact results-on time, on budget and having fun while doing it.
Triton's Ocean Systems is a fast-paced, interdisciplinary engineering team focused on bringing ideas from our heads to the ocean. We work on a wide variety of projects and our breadth provides opportunities to form and lead project teams that tackle the Navy's most pressing problems and priorities. We are developing uncrewed systems (unmanned underwater vehicles, surface craft, launch and recovery systems), marine systems (submarine/shipboard equipment, diver equipment), and ocean sensing systems (including sensors and signal processing).
Position Summary
We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer with 1–5 years of experience who's ready to get hands-on with early-stage ocean technology R&D. You'll work side-by-side with a multidisciplinary team designing, prototyping, and testing systems that operate in one of the toughest environments on Earth.
If you love turning concepts into hardware - and seeing it tested in the water - this role is for you.
- Design and prototype mechanical and electromechanical systems for the ocean environment
- Use SolidWorks to develop high-quality CAD models and detailed fabrication drawings
- Build and test prototypes in our lab and at field sites (including ocean testing!)
- Work closely with electrical and software engineers to integrate complete systems
- Analyze data, validate designs, and iterate quickly to improve performance
- Present results through concise reports, presentations, and design reviews
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Mechanical, Ocean, or Robotics Engineering (or similar)
- 1–5 years of hands-on engineering experience (internships or co-ops count!)
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and mechanical design fundamentals
- Curiosity, initiative, and a passion for learning by building and testing
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset
Desired Qualifications
- Experience designing for subsea or marine environments
- Familiarity with hydraulics, winches, pressure vessels, or ROVs
- Comfort working in a machine shop or lab environment
- Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, or design for manufacturability
- Exposure to DoD or Navy R&D programs
Due to the nature of our business and information associated with this position, interested candidates must be US Citizens and may be subject to a security investigation.
Come join our success and grow with the strength of these fascinating new technologies. We are looking for individuals with confidence and the right stuff. We offer a competitive salary with full benefits package.
Triton Systems is a U. S. Government contractor, therefore we are required to gather applicant information for Government reporting purposes.
Triton Systems, Inc. Headquarters is located at 330 Billerica Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we remain committed to hiring and retaining a talented and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Salary : $70,000 - $98,000