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The engineer will translate defined performance requirements into CAD models, engineering drawings, component specifications, prototypes, and tested assemblies.\nWorking with faculty, senior engineering and research personnel, students, and project collaborators, the engineer will execute assigned engineering work using technical judgment and appropriate design review. Responsibilities include evaluating materials and manufacturing approaches, coordinating fabrication, assessing system performance, and supporting laboratory and field operations. This is a restricted staff appointment contingent upon continued funding and satisfactory performance.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, ocean engineering, or a closely related engineering field, and/or an equivalent level of training and experience.\nDemonstrated knowledge of mechanical design, engineering fundamentals, or electromechanical systems through coursework, capstone projects, undergraduate research, internships, or employment.\nHistory of ability to create or revise CAD models and interpret engineering drawings, assemblies, and component specifications.\nDemonstrated knowledge of at least one fabrication or manufacturing process, such as machining, additive manufacturing, sheet metal, or composites, gained through academic or applied work.\nDemonstrated kbility to analyze technical problems, document design and test results, collaborate across disciplines, and follow workshop and field safety requirements.\nThis position requires eligibility to access and handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), which requires U.S. citizenship. The position may also require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with SolidWorks or comparable CAD software and basic finite element or mechanical analysis.\nExperience with prototype fabrication, CNC machining, composites, or additive manufacturing.\nHistory of knowledge of buoyancy, ballast, hydrodynamics, corrosion mitigation, pressure systems, or marine structures.\nExperience with motors, actuators, marine robotics, field deployment, or electromechanical integration.\nPay Band\n4\nOvertime Status\nExempt: Not eligible for overtime\nAppointment Type\nRestricted\nSalary Information\n$80,000-$105,000, Commensurate with Experience\nHours per week\n40\nReview Date\nNovember 25, 2026\nAdditional Information\nThe successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.\nAbout Virginia Tech\nDedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. 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