Engineering Lead - HAUV Systems

BeeX is looking for an Engineering Lead, reporting to CTO, to own the mechanical design and integration of our HAUV/AUV platforms, from concept through field deployment. This is a hands-on technical leadership role: you will lead a team of mechanical and mechatronics engineers, drive design decisions on pressure housings, propulsion, and payload integration, and work shoulder-to-shoulder with electrical and software engineers to bring vehicles from the workshop to the water. Strong working knowledge of electrical/electronic systems is expected, as mechanical and electrical integration are tightly coupled in our vehicles.

1. Lead the mechanical design, analysis, and integration of subsea vehicles (HAUV/AUV/ROV), including pressure housings, frames, buoyancy, propulsion, and payload/sensor mounts.

1. Own design-for-manufacture, tolerancing, and material selection decisions for subsea and marine environments (corrosion resistance, sealing, pressure ratings).

1. Work closely with electrical/electronic engineers on wiring, connectors, penetrators, and power/signal routing within mechanical assemblies, and troubleshoot integration issues across the mechanical-electrical boundary.

1. Lead structural analysis and validation (FEA, pressure testing, load testing) to certify vehicle designs for operational depth and duty cycles.

1. Manage the full engineering lifecycle: requirements, CAD design, prototyping, testing, field trials, and production handover.

1. Lead and mentor a team of mechanical/mechatronics/electrical engineers, reviewing designs and building technical capability within the team.

1. Support and, where needed, personally conduct pool and open-water trials, including vehicle assembly, pre-dive checks, and post-dive teardown/inspection.

1. Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electro-mechanical failures in the field and drive root-cause corrective actions.

1. Maintain engineering documentation: drawings, BOMs, test reports, and design change records.

1. Collaborate with software/autonomy, production, and operations teams to ensure vehicles meet reliability, maintainability, and manufacturability targets.

1. Support procurement and vendor management for mechanical components, fabrication, and machining partners.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Marine/Offshore Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical or related field.

• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience, with direct experience designing, building, or maintaining ROVs, AUVs, or other subsea/marine robotic systems.

• Solid working knowledge of electrical/electronic fundamentals; wiring, connectors, basic circuit troubleshooting, power distribution, sufficient to work hands-on across the mechanical-electrical interface.

• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools and familiarity with FEA/simulation tools.

• Practical experience with pressure housing design, sealing (O-rings, potting), and testing subsea equipment.

• Comfortable working hands-on in a workshop environment: fabrication, assembly, machining coordination, and troubleshooting.

• Prior experience leading or mentoring a small engineering team.

• Willingness to travel for field trials and deployments.

• Strong problem-solving mindset and comfort working in a fast-moving, resource-constrained start-up environment.

• Experience with underwater sensor integration (sonar, cameras, DVL, IMU).

• Familiarity with marine/offshore industry standards and certification processes.

• Experience with composite materials or specialized manufacturing processes for marine applications.

• Exposure to autonomy/control systems and how they interface with mechanical and electrical subsystems

• Market competitive salary

• Growth opportunities that align with your direct ability in helping the company, rather than an arbitrary corporate ladder

• ESOP / equity participation

• Healthcare support

• Special access to industry events

• Well-stocked pantry with nice snacks

• Support for skills upgrading / learning credits