MORSE is an innovative, employee-owned, tech company located in Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA specializing in solving multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem. Our specially selected team of engineers, software developers and scientists develop algorithms, software, and hardware in the domains of AI, Manned and Unmanned Vehicles, Mission Planning, and Warfighter Situational Awareness.

The Chief Engineer - UUV will have a leadership role on projects involving unmanned underwater vehicles, in a safety critical military operational environment. The candidate should be able to work with engineers across a variety of domains in a rapidly-changing R&D environment. The candidate should be comfortable taking full responsibility for complex system activities during design, prototype, and production handoff phases. The candidate must be comfortable working in a prototyping environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with basic electronics fabrication, soldering, microprocessor programming, 3D printing, or general vehicle fabrication techniques. Additionally, the candidate will work very closely with customers on gathering requirements, milestone updates and looking to expand MORSE's capabilities to our end users. Most importantly, the candidate must be passionate about building things and solving problems!

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of electrical, mechanical and manufacturing engineers

• Work very closely with customers and end users 

• Perform system-level integration of hardware components to validate system performance in a military operational environment

• Develop probabilistic models and conduct data analysis to evaluate, document, troubleshoot, and correct system/subsystem anomalies found during testing

• Perform requirements tracking through Manufacturing Readiness Levels 4-8

• Perform FMECA analysis to assist in system level design

• Define and execute requirement verification test procedures and test reporting

• Evaluate, select, and manage partners in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing

Skills and Requirements:

• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED or the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

• 5-10 years’ experience working in the unmanned/autonomous underwater vehicle industry

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams

• Experience with safety standards such as IEC 61508

• Experience with Design For Manufacturability

• Experience partnering with High-mix, Low-volume manufacturers in the DoD space

• Good communication skills

• Self-starter and driven

• Bachelors (Masters preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related field

The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success while maintaining a collaborative, enjoyable work experience for its employees. Our team values work-life balance through flexibility and other programs, along with a comprehensible benefits package for employees and families. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.