Immediate need for a talented
Buoyancy Systems Engineer. This is a
12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in
Santa Ana, CA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:26-33247
Pay Range: $96/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:- Own buoyancy and trim system design, both passive and active, including static ballast, trim weights, variable ballast tanks, and trim actuators
- Design pump, valve, and actuator systems for dynamic buoyancy control
- Develop requirements for buoyancy control algorithms in coordination with GN&C
- Perform trade studies on buoyancy approaches (variable ballast, oil displacement, drop weights)
- Interface with structural, propulsion, and GN&C teams
- Support prototype builds and design-for-manufacturability reviews
- Contribute to test planning and execution for buoyancy validation
- Travel up to 25% to test sites and manufacturing facilities
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:- 7+ years of experience in marine vehicle systems, hydraulic/pneumatic actuation, or subsea equipment
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics, Ocean Engineering, or equivalent
- Experience with variable ballast or trim systems
- Familiarity with pumps, valves, and actuators in marine environments
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
- Experience with AUV, UUV, or submarine buoyancy control systems
- Working knowledge of depth and attitude control for underwater vehicles
- Experience with pressure-compensated hydraulic systems
- Experience in defense or maritime robotics
Our client is a leading
defense technology Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
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