MechE, Senior
About Us
Standard Subsea is a startup building unmanned systems for the offshore industry. We develop uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) that autonomously deploy tethered remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to inspect subsea pipelines, telecom cables, and offshore infrastructure. Our goal is to deliver reliable subsea awareness at a fraction of the cost of traditional crewed vessels.
The Role
We are hiring a senior mechanical engineer to take primary responsibility for execution of the mechanical design of our autonomous surface vessel platform. You will work directly with the CTO, who sets overall system architecture, and you will own major mechanical subsystems from detailed design through fabrication, integration, and field testing. This is a hands-on role for someone who has shipped hardware and knows where designs fail in the field.
Responsibilities
Own detailed design and execution of major mechanical subsystems under the platform architecture
Translate system-level requirements into manufacturable mechanical designs
Produce CAD, drawings, and release packages for fabrication and assembly
Design structures, mounts, housings, and interfaces for marine loads and environments
Drive integration of mechanical systems with propulsion, electrical, and autonomy hardware
Support prototyping, assembly, and on-water testing
Diagnose field failures and iterate designs based on real operational data
Work with vendors and fabricators to close DFM and supply chain loops
Qualifications
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
4–8 years of experience designing and fielding mechanical systems in marine, robotics, aerospace, defense, or industrial contexts
Experience taking hardware from prototype to fielded system
Strong CAD and drawing discipline suitable for real fabrication
Comfortable working hands-on with hardware, tools, and test setups
Ability to operate independently while aligning with a system-level technical lead
Strong Plus
Experience with small vessels, marine structures, or offshore equipment
Experience designing for corrosion, sealing, and environmental exposure
Background in robotics or electromechanical system integration
Prior ownership of subsystems that had real operational consequences