PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Req #:
228082
Department:
APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY
Job Location:
Seattle Campus
Posting Date:
09/27/2024
Closing Info:
Open Until Filled
Salary:
$12,000 - $16,000 per month
Shift:
First Shift
Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state, and around the world.
UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world.
Diversity is a core value at the University of Washington and the Applied Physics Laboratory shares this commitment.
We are focused on building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable research environment for all students, staff, and collaborators.
APL is hiring a Principal Mechanical Engineer to work on cutting-edge applied ocean projects for a diverse set of customers and applications.
The incumbent hired will be responsible for the mechanical design, testing, and production of highly integrated ocean instrumentation packages.
This position will be responsible for analyzing requirements, presenting material at formal design reviews, and documenting designed systems.
The Principal Mechanical Engineer has full technical responsibility for specific aspects (sub-projects or tasks) of the larger program.
This position will have wide latitude to determine the direction, design, approach, method, and work plan, and is responsible for implementing the plan and executing it successfully and in a timely manner.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Mechanical Engineering Design & Analysis:
Analyze system mechanical requirements to ensure designs are suitable for the ship deployment and installation environment.
Use 3D CAD software packages to design subsea pressure housings to survive system life under extreme pressures.
Design mechanical frames to be deployed using oceanographic ships, winches, acoustic releases, and ROVs.
Design cable termination systems to allow for the deployment of equipment attached to cables using cable installation ships.
Design deep water moored buoy systems including buoyance packages, anchor systems, cable specification, and terminations.
Analyze the performance of deep-water buoy systems for stability under various water column velocity conditions.
Analyze material suitability for deployed environments considering galvanic and chemical corrosion.
Work with deployment ship staff to design detailed and safe installation procedures for mechanical systems.
Perform stress and thermal analysis using both analysis software and empirical equations.
Build, Test, Install, and Maintain:
Supervise CAD engineers to ensure the manufacturing packages are accurate.
Direct the APL Machine Shop and outside vendors in the fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing of systems and parts.
As needed, test prototypes and first-article units to verify they meet requirements.
Specify and procure commercial off-the-shelf mechanical materials, parts, and assemblies.
Test parts and final assemblies to ensure they meet the overall system requirements and are built to print.
Oversee installation of oceanographic equipment in the field, performing complicated operations and maintenance in the field.
Project Management:
Develop, and then implement the plan for engineering-related work, including management of timeline, budget, and schedule of deliverables.
Provide direction to researchers in the execution of sponsored research activities.
Create and present detailed mechanical subsystem designs at programmatic reviews.
Requirements:
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field and 8 or more years of experience designing electrical mechanical systems.
US Citizenship.
Eligible to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
SolidWorks solid modeling computer-aided design.
Proficient in the creation of mechanical drawings.
Proficient in the use of ASME Y14.5-2009 GD&T standards.
Ability to work with machine shop technicians to monitor part fabrication.
Heat transfer in electronics systems.
Ability to create assembly documentation.
Simulation of mechanical systems using computer tools.
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.
Time management – to effectively prioritize diverse task lists and operational needs of the team.
System requirements analysis.
Desired:
Complete understanding of design criteria for subsea pressure housings.
Experience building scientific instrumentation.
Experience in ocean engineering design.
Experience with hydraulic system design.
Fluid dynamics analysis.
Experience using Solidworks PDM Vault.
Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to work at sea in small to large vessels for extended periods.
Familiarity with the systems engineering process.
AutoCAD.
Application Process:
The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.
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