Project Engineer, Ocean Systems

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Company Summary

Triton Systems, Inc 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

Triton is developing exciting new products for the subsea and ocean environment. We are seeking a Project Engineer interested in hands-on engineering to lead one or more of our innovative development teams. Triton's diverse set of projects will give you experience across the ocean engineering spectrum and allow you to shine in a fast-paced environment. Triton is developing subsea systems, submarine systems, unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs), sonobuoy, towed array, and offshore renewable energy.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a project team and provide technical direction to R&D efforts. Bring concepts from idea to prototype and take them to the field. Serve both as an individual contributor and project lead.
  • Take ownership of project success and maintain customer relationships.
  • Develop technology development roadmaps and transition plans for projects.
  • Recognize and creatively solve complex problems.
  • Identify and manage project schedules and risks.
  • Design, build, and test mechanical systems for the ocean environment. Integrate electrical and software systems.
  • Hands-on assembly and repair of machines and prototypes.
  • Rapidly develop high-quality CAD in SolidWorks for fabrication and manufacturing from concept-level sketches and CAD.
  • Perform experiments in an independent & inventive manner.
  • Develop and communicate (in written form and orally) a compelling narrative for technical project progress or proposed work.

Desired Qualifications

  • Department of Defense and/or US Navy R&D engineering or project leadership experience.
  • Experience with subsea industry, missions, and related technologies.
  • Experience building and fielding ocean technologies.
  • Experience designing systems for submarines, or other subsea applications.
  • Experience with marine robotic systems design and prototyping.
  • Experience with structural engineering and analysis.
  • Experience conducting in-water or at-sea testing.
  • Competency using CAD and basic machine shop equipment.
  • Experience with COMSOL, MATLAB, LabVIEW, SolidWorks, Altium, etc.
  • Experience in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.
  • Experience writing technical proposals.

Education/Experience

  • B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Ocean Engineering or related engineering field required. Advanced degree is a significant plus.
  • 5+ years R&D experience.

Due to the nature of our business and information associated with this position, interested candidates must be US citizens.

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 a 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, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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