Engineering & Rapid Prototyping
On-siteSan Antonio, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Design, build, and iterate physical prototypes for biological technologies, covering rapid prototyping, CAD modeling, and hands-on hardware fabrication. Troubleshoot electromechanical systems, assemble components, and translate concepts into functioning pilot systems while solving practical problems in a fast-paced, greenfield environment. Lead workstreams by owning design sign-offs, mentoring junior staff, and acting as the technical escalation point for remote teams. Work on-site in San Antonio, Texas, with a first degree in engineering and experience in rapid prototyping or mechanical design required. Join a founding team dedicated to sustainable biotech solutions that protect crops and reduce disease burdens.
Required Qualifications
- Mechanical engineering, product design, or design engineering
- Electrical or electronics engineering, ideally with basic coding/scripting ability
- Rapid prototyping, model-making, or hardware development
- Bio-systems, bioengineering, or other biological engineering disciplines
- First degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical/electronics, biosystems, or a closely related discipline)
- Rapid prototyping — building, testing, and iterating physical designs quickly
- CAD design and modelling for mechanical or electromechanical systems
- Hands-on fabrication, assembly, and troubleshooting of hardware
- Practical problem-solving in a fast-paced, build-as-you-go environment
- Working from concept through to a functioning prototype or pilot system
- Legally authorised to work in the US
- Must be able to work on-site at our new facility in San Antonio, Texas
Desired Qualifications
- Bio-systems, insectary, or other biological/agricultural engineering environments
- Basic coding or scripting (e.g., Python, C++, or similar) to support electronics or automation
- Working with regulated, laboratory, or manufacturing environments
- Experience of ownership of a workstream or product area, including sign-off on designs and prototypes
- Sound engineering judgement under ambiguity in a fast-moving, greenfield environment
- Mentoring junior engineers and technicians on-site
- Confidence acting as the technical escalation point with remote/international HQ teams
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