Nautilus Defense LLC Mechanical Engineer Pawtucket, RI · Full time

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Rhode Island based Nautilus Defense builds state-of-the-art textile-integrated systems for monitoring high-value assets and their environments. Our technologies enable the broad distribution and interconnection of electronics in textiles without detracting from their mechanical properties. We leverage these technologies to develop systems of immediate value to our customers while continuously advancing their readiness for manufacturing and use at scale.

Nautilus is a small interdisciplinary team structured to facilitate the rapid experimental development of novel integrated systems. Nautilus team members demonstrate high levels of technical leadership and personal autonomy. The ideal candidate for this position has experience working both independently and as a member of a fast-moving, high-performing team.  

Nautilus is looking for a mechanical engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in developing electro-mechanical devices, components, tooling, and fixtures to support the advancement and testing of our next-generation textile-integrated systems.

Responsibilities:   

• Create detailed design of mechanical, electro-mechanical systems, assemblies, and components by using SolidWorks and other modeling software tools as needed. 
• Apply proven Engineering principles, theories, and concepts in the design and development process.  
• Contribute to the development of new design concepts that are technically innovative and economically sound.  
• Exercise leadership qualities and build consensus while developing solutions. 
• Use hands-on approach to assemble, test, and analyze prototype units and mockups.  
• Work with suppliers developing the most economical DFM/A solutions.  
• Qualify potential suppliers for products and services that meet the design requirements. 
• Prepare documentation drawings, BOMs, ECOs and Engineering Release packages.     
• Lead and support transition of fully vetted project to production. 
• Develop required fixtures, tooling, and aids to enable productive and ergonomic assembly process.  
• Write and maintain manufacturing procedures. 
• Provide and support manufacturing tasks and training.  
• Champion resolution of ongoing prototyping and production issues.    
• Support resolution of ongoing quality and supply chain issues.        

Qualifications: 

• BS in Engineering or advanced STEM coursework and training. 
• Experienced in the design of mechatronics with elements of micro-electronic elements, including skills to evaluate and characterize dynamic systems. 
• Experienced in the use of 3D CAD tools.   
• Basic experience in the use of FEA for stress and vibration.   
• Excellent written skills. 
• Ability to perform failure analysis, design experiments and tests to support FEA and failure analysis.   
• Knowledge of drafting standards and GD&T (ANSI Y14.5). 
• Possess communications skills needed to develop presentations and express advanced technical concepts to customers, management and members of development team. 
• Must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered.