Associate Ocean Engineer

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The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is recruiting for a premier aerospace and defense partner to identify a highly motivated Associate Ocean Engineer. This full-time, entry-level role offers an exceptional path to build foundational expertise while executing high-impact maritime initiatives. Working within a fast-paced research and development environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to engineer cutting-edge technologies, supported by hands-on mentorship from senior engineering leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Architect, design, and develop complex maritime systems throughout the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept to fabrication, testing, and long-term sustainment.

• Design and construct specialized oceanographic moorings as well as high-reliability subsea wet cables.

• Maintain, operate, and optimize unmanned platforms and oceanographic instrumentation for operational deployments.

• Author comprehensive technical procedures to guide production, assembly, integration, and sea testing protocols.

• Conduct pier-side and at-sea testing operations, traveling approximately 5% to 15% annually.

• Integrate lessons learned into future technical frameworks to continuously elevate system performance.

• Analyze complex datasets and generate clear diagnostic reports for key stakeholders, customers, and multidisciplinary teammates.

What You Bring

• Bachelors Degree In Ocean Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.

• Proven Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering aptitude with strong troubleshooting capabilities.

• Proficiency in evaluating Mechanical Drawings and Electrical Schematics.

• Practical skills utilizing Hand Tools alongside Electrical Test Equipment (e.g., Digital Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, and Voltage Probes).

• Hands-on experience performing Data Plotting, Data Analysis, and scripting using Python or MATLAB.

• Strong Technical Writing and Cross-Functional Communication skills.

• Preferred experience utilizing Altium, OrCAD, SolidWorks, CAD, or Linux Based Systems.

• Exposure to Subsea Cable Design, Offshore Rigging, Beamforming Localization, Acoustic Propagation Models, Soldering, or Electronics Assembly is highly desirable.

• Familiarity operating within Research And Development settings and agile, multidisciplinary teams.

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Base Annual Salary: $100,000 – $140,000

• Full relocation assistance package provided

• Top-tier health coverage and a generous 401(k) plan

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.