Role: Undersea Hardware Systems EngineerClient: Defense-AerospaceHourly Rate: $54 to $68/hr W2, non-benefited Length: 1-year Location: Mcleansville, NCClearance: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of start. Description: -Develop innovative concepts for undersea mechanical systems, equipment, and infrastructure.-Conduct trade studies and assess technical approaches to determine optimal solutions.-Translate trade study outcomes into functional prototypes and engineered systems.-Design, test, and evaluate hardware such as subsea cables, cable-handling systems, and other sea floor or platform-based equipment.-Define and implement test strategies, including detailed planning and execution.-Identify and plan for future technical needs, including fixtures, facilities, and tooling required for development and deployment.-Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure system integration and performance in challenging undersea environments. Qualifications:-Proven experience with undersea mechanical systems: cables, cable handling equipment, or other subsea technologies.-Strong background in systems engineering processes, including requirements development and trade study analysis.-Hands-on prototyping and test experience in a hardware development environment.-Ability to develop creative, practical solutions in complex engineering scenarios.-Comfortable working in various team sizes from a 5 person Study to a 100 person Program-Familiarity with environmental challenges of subsea operations and equipment design.-Experience with subsea infrastructure installation, maintenance, or platform integration is desired-Knowledge of relevant industry standards for undersea equipment is desired-Project planning and cross-functional collaboration skills is desired Required Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or related field (advanced degree a plus). If interested in learning more about this position, please email your resume to KDunkin@