Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer I to join our engineering team in Panama City, FL. This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals who are passionate about mechanical design, systems integration, and hands-on problem solving for Naval Surface Warfare Center’s Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Command, Control, Computing, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting (C5ISRT). The preferred candidate will support the design, analysis, and testing of mechanical systems and components, working under the guidance of senior engineers to ensure projects are completed on time and in compliance with applicable standards. Responsibilities Assist in the design, modeling, and documentation of mechanical components and assemblies using CAD software. Conduct engineering calculations and basic analyses related to stress, fluid flow, heat transfer, and tolerances. Participate in prototype development, assembly, and testing of mechanical systems. Support design reviews, documentation updates, and bill of materials (BOM) management. Assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of mechanical issues during testing and production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers. Create and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and engineering change notices. Ensure compliance with relevant safety and quality standards. Stay current with industry trends and emerging mechanical technologies. Support field work, installations, and customer-facing engineering efforts as needed. JOB REQUIREMENTS Mechanical Engineer Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret Security Clearance. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. 0–2 years of mechanical engineering experience (internships or co-ops strongly preferred). Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CREO, AutoCAD). Understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals and design principles. Familiarity with materials, manufacturing methods, and mechanical testing. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team and follow direction from senior engineers. Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic engineering environment. Availability for occasional overtime or travel if required. Benefits 401(k) with matching Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Schedule 8-hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Ability to Commute/Relocate Panama City, FL 32408: Must be able to reliably commute or relocate before starting work (Required) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $58,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday Ability to Commute: • Panama City, FL 32405 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Panama City, FL 32405: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not intended to be an employment contract. Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer. Position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, waive or reduce these minimal standards. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements described be interpreted as all-inclusive. All employees of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. are expected to perform the duties as assigned by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual is expected to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability expected. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which imposes undue hardship on Eastern Shipbuilding. Functions Engineer II will work closely with team members too: • Review documents, piping and HVAC diagrams, mechanical systems, equipment design and functions and performance analyses. • Produce drawings in AutoCAD, calculations and analyses by hand or using relevant software. • Coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure quality deliverables are submitted in accordance with the Contract requirements. • Production of detailed plans of action and deficiency reports to support the project objectives and schedules. • Assist with construction planning support activities. • Assist in the integration of the design in Production and work closely with shipyard personnel. • Use software such as GHS, Flow 3D, femap/Nastran and any other new software the company may decide to use. • Perform heavy lift calculations. • Perform stability calculations and checks. • Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Reporting Relationship • This position will report to Design Group Manager or Director of Engineering Qualifications Education/Experience: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Marine Engineering Required The qualified candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience: • Should have 5-10 years of experience in either commercial marine or government shipbuilding programs. • Have good analytical skills. • Be capable of working with minimum supervision to accomplish assigned tasks with a high degree of accuracy. • Ability to interpret contract requirements and specifications. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD. • Capable of learning department-specific software programs to assist in various analyses. • Familiarity with Class and Statutory rules. • Expertise of GHS, FEA software is desired. Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Card preferred. Working Conditions This position is considered OFFICE WORK Physical Activity/Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is consideredLIGHTwork. We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
See More Details >>Panama City Beach, FL or Cedar Park (Austin), TX location available. Note: No visa sponsorship. This is a hybrid position (four days in the office/flex Friday). An idea was born. Out of the box thinking. Not the norm. Changing the way things have always been done. Those are just some ideas that started on the back of a napkin, but they didn’t stay there. Our CEO, Joe Wolfel, a former Navy SEAL, saw an idea of how to disrupt the way the world looks at the ocean and voila, Terradepth was born. The ocean is our swim lane. We are increasing human interaction with the ocean by collecting comprehensive, high-resolution ocean data to empower society with information and knowledge crucial to the sustainable advancement of a variety of key industries. Interested? Great! Immerse yourself and see if you have the fins to swim in our pool. Our Crew. We are ocean enthusiasts, technologists, problem solvers, and makers dedicated to advancing ocean exploration. We are pioneers and made up of, to name a few…road bikers, chess players, dog lovers, world travelers, military veterans, and an array of individuals with diverse technical backgrounds. We have family people, single people and people who refer people. And if we’re being totally honest…we like each other. Why “fit” matters. It’s not going to matter how smart or competent you are if you’re not a good cultural fit. We demand that our people adhere to our values: Speed, Discipline, and Collaboration. We also expect team cohesion while avoiding groupthink – which is a difficult balance to maintain. Before we get into the details of the day-to-day duties, let’s get down to the ocean floor. What you do, How you do it, and Why you want to work here matters. What about you? Terradepth is at the forefront of developing next-generation autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems. As we push forward, Terradepth needs a Pr. Mechanical Engineer (PME) to be the technical leader in the design, development, and lifecycle management of Terradepth’s advanced subsea robotic systems, including the world’s highest endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV). The PME will lead the mechanical system design, guiding cross-disciplinary engineering efforts, and ensuring robust, manufacturable, and field-proven solutions for subsea and maritime operations. These systems will include autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and support boats. To be successful, the PME must have a deep expertise in mechanical system design, materials science, and structural analysis for extreme environments, as well as a strategic mindset to drive innovation in hybrid energy systems, propulsion systems, hydrodynamics, and autonomous vehicle engineering. In addition, teamwork, accountability, partnership, and leadership are key traits we look for. As team-members we strive to be humble enough to learn but confident enough to execute. We love curiosity without distraction. As leaders in our organization and threaded into our day-to-day activities is our commitment to support, invest in and stretch our employees to help them achieve their ultimate career goals. Still interested? Let’s wrap this up with what else you need to know. Essential Functions • Lead the end-to-end mechanical system architecture for subsea robotic platforms, ensuring optimal trade-offs between performance, manufacturability, and reliability. • Design manufacture-ready 3D SolidWorks models of pressure vessels, propulsion systems, actuators, and structural components for deep-sea autonomous vehicles and support systems. • Establish and maintain technical standards, anti-corrosion guidelines, and other subsea engineering best practices for mechanical design. • Conduct tests and field trials of prototype systems in both simulated and real-world environments. • Collaborate with electrical, software, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical components into complex robotic architectures. • Responsible for maintaining PLM of our system level engineering documentation and CAD • Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior and mid-level engineers. • Produce requirements documents, engineering packages, technical reports, and validation plans. • Participate in the production and maintenance of mechanical systems through the product life cycle. • Conduct FEA and CFD simulations to optimize designs for structural integrity, pressure tolerance, hydrodynamic efficiency, and thermal management. • Drive root cause analysis and FMEA for mechanical subsystems, implementing corrective actions and design improvements. • Engage with vendors, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to ensure high-quality fabrication and assembly processes. • Support technology roadmaps and R&D initiatives, identifying emerging trends in materials, additive manufacturing, and robotics. • Travel occasionally (approximately 20%) for vendor visits, field testing, or contract manufacturing oversight. Minimum Requirements • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline (M.S. or Ph.D. preferred) from an ABET-accredited program. • 10+ years of experience in mechanical design, system integration, and full product lifecycle management, with a focus on robotics, subsea engineering, aerospace, or extreme-environment systems. • Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks (assemblies, parametric modeling, GD&T, design for manufacturability). • Extensive experience with FEA, CFD, and multi-physics simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, MATLAB/Simulink). • Strong knowledge of subsea engineering principles, including pressure vessel design, corrosion mitigation, and hydrodynamics. • Experience designing complex electromechanical systems, integrating sensors, actuators, and robotic components. • Ability to develop and execute validation strategies, including full-scale prototype testing, environmental qualification, and reliability assessment. • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional engineering teams, managing projects, and interfacing with executive leadership, stakeholders, and external partners. • Familiarity with ASME, API, ISO, and MIL-STD design and testing standards for marine or aerospace systems. • U.S. Citizen Preferred Requirements • Experience with end to end autonomous vehicle development (subsea, aerial, or ground-based). • Experience with advanced manufacturing techniques (e.g., composites, additive manufacturing, precision machining). • Experience with automotive hybrid energy system design • Background in risk assessment, failure mode analysis (FMEA), and reliability engineering. • Previous leadership experience in a dynamic startup organization or equivalent with limited existing process and structure. In closing, Terradepth is searching for those who are passionate about our mission and want to contribute to transformative technologies that uncover and protect our planet’s most remote underwater environments. If we piqued your interest, we hope you will pique ours and follow the prompts to apply.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Panama City, FL, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom learning, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under skilled professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 7,626 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with wages averaging around $1,214.83 per week in Panama City, FL. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with substantial earning potential, often surpassing $63,166 annually for experienced professionals.
