Vatn Systems

Modular autonomous underwater vehicles for defense

Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBristol, RI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics, or a hard science is required.
At least 3 years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware, is required.
Demonstrated ability to deliver electromechanical hardware to specification in a startup environment is required.
Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, supported by examples, are required.
Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware through methods such as machining, fabrication, soldering, or assembly is required; personal or extracurricular project experience is a plus.
Strong organization and attention to detail are required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
A strong sense of urgency and enthusiasm is required.

Responsibilities

Own a portion or all of the manufacturing value chain for a product or set of products.
Write documentation needed to manufacture assigned hardware at scale, including work instructions, quality plans, and inspection requirements.
Develop process flows that break complex assemblies into logical part flows of subassemblies and subprocesses.
Work with upstream engineering teams to ensure designs can be manufactured at scale.
Work with contract manufacturers across disciplines such as printed circuit board assembly fabrication, metal and plastic manufacturing, and assembly to develop repeatable, sustained processes for quick-turn development and at-scale production.
Build prototype and production-grade hardware hands-on with technicians and other engineers.
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.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with autonomous underwater vehicles, remotely operated vehicles, or other marine robotic systems.
Experience with pressure vessels or pressure systems and 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 enterprise resource planning or materials requirements planning systems and manufacturing execution system platforms for tracking work orders and materials.
Previous involvement in new product introduction programs with exposure to lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies.
Understanding of marine corrosion prevention and subsea sealing techniques.

Manufacturing Engineer Job Description

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 upstream engineering teams to ensure designs are manufacturable at scale
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

Vatn is an equal opportunity employer.

About the Company

Vatn Systems

Modular autonomous underwater vehicles for defense

Vatn Systems designs and manufactures modular autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for military use. Its Skelmir S6 and S12 are fast, modular UUVs that can launch from air, surface, or subsurface platforms and use AI-driven navigation in GPS-denied environments to perform missions like sensor placement, electronic warfare, and torpedo operations. They differentiate themselves by offering affordable, scalable AUVs with swarming capabilities and GPS-denied navigation, supported by a Rhode Island factory and partnerships that optimize production with AI. The goal is to provide scalable, mission-ready underwater platforms that act as force multipliers for naval operations by bridging the gap between traditional AUVs and torpedoes.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Series A
Total funding: $73M
Headquarters: Bristol, VA
Founded: 2023

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