Mechanical Engineer
$90,000–$150,000 year
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Own complex mechanical systems from concept through field deployment by designing innovative solutions, producing 3D CAD models, and building test platforms. Conduct strength, reliability, and assembly analyses to ensure designs meet requirements, then lead design reviews and issue triages with cross-disciplinary engineers. Generate detailed engineering drawings using GD&T concepts, collaborate with suppliers on part producibility, and develop testing plans to perform root cause analysis on failures. Design and build jigs, test fixtures, and tooling while assembling systems to validate performance and manufacturing processes. Document all design justifications, analyses, and test results for traceability. Communicate directly with end users to clarify requirements and guide feature direction. This role supports a venture-backed robotics startup with roots at NASA and Lockheed Martin, building platforms for extreme environments.
Required Qualifications
- Strong engineering fundamentals backed by a rigorous academic background or experience at engineering-intensive organizations
- Proven track record of leading, building, testing, and troubleshooting mechanical systems — with clear ownership and decisive problem-solving
- Prior experience building robots — this is a firm requirement
- Experience designing mechanical systems for high-temperature, corrosive, or water-heavy environments
- Proficiency with SolidWorks and ANSYS (or equivalent FEA tooling)
- Experience generating and approving manufacturing drawings with GD&T annotations to industry standards
- Experience designing and building jigs, test fixtures, and tooling for mechanical systems
- Ability to perform root cause analysis on mechanical failures and drive corrective actions
- Experience collaborating with suppliers and manufacturers on part producibility and quality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging directly with users and customers to clarify requirements
- Willingness to work on-site in Austin, Texas
- 2–8 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with defense, aerospace, or industrial automation hardware
- Background in prototyping and hardware testing in lab or manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with electro-mechanical integration in autonomous or remotely operated systems
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