At Vatn Systems, we specialize in designing and manufacturing advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) that push the boundaries of underwater exploration and defense technology. Our AUVs integrate complex electro-mechanical systems, high-precision sensors, and cutting-edge software to operate in challenging marine environments. We’re looking for skilled Manufacturing Engineers to join our growing team and play a key role in transitioning products from R&D to full-scale production.

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Vatn Systems, you will be responsible for rapidly iterating and building processes and advanced tooling for cutting-edge Autonomous Underwater Vehicles. This responsibility includes Design for Manufacturability, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the hardware that the Manufacturing Engineer owns.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Own a portion or all of the manufacturing value chain for a certain product or set of products
• Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing their hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc
• Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes
• Work with contract manufacturers across various disciplines (PCBA fab, metal/plastic manufacturing, assembly, etc.) to develop repeatable, sustained processes for quick-turn development as well as at-scale production
• Work with technicians and other engineers in a hands-on fashion building prototype and production grade hardware
• Develop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly of structural parts
• Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science
• 3+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware
• Demonstrated ability to deliver electromechanical hardware to spec in a start-up environment
• Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples
• Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.). Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Has a never-ending sense of urgency and enthusiasm

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AUVs, ROVs, or other marine robotic systems
• Experience with pressure vessels and/or pressure systems/equipment
• IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, or J-STD-001 certifications
• Knowledge of fiber optics, sonar systems, acoustic sensors, or marine navigation systems
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and MES platforms for tracking work orders and materials
• Previous involvement in NPI programs with exposure to lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies
• Understanding of marine corrosion prevention and subsea sealing techniques