The development group within R&D leads the engineering efforts at MBARI. This group has engineers specializing in electrical, mechanical and software engineering. MBARI uniquely emphasizes the teaming of engineers and scientists to solve complex ocean problems. 

A major accomplishment of MBARI's engineers was the design and development of the remotely operated vehicle Tiburon. A new focus for the group is advancing autonomous underwater vehicle technology.

Director of Engineering: Jim Bellingham
Associate Director of Engineering: Bill Kirkwood

• Group leads:
  • Data Systems : Duane Edgington
  • Instruments: Paul McGill
  • Platforms: Kent Headley
  • Support Engineering: Doug Au