Mechanical Engineer - Robotics
$105,000–$150,000 year
On-siteShoreline, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Translate customer specifications into rigorous design objectives and functional prototypes, driving decisions via first-principles calculations, free-body diagrams, and lifecycle simulations. Execute primary 3D modeling and assembly design in SolidWorks, generating high-precision drawings with strict GD&T standards for CNC fabrication. Lead rapid prototyping, bench testing, and real-world electromechanical validation to optimize systems for Design for Manufacturing and Assembly. Collaborate with electrical and software engineers to integrate closed-loop sensing and actuators, then issue work orders, build BOMs, and provide hands-on QA support on the shop floor. Full lifecycle ownership from initial requirements through production handoff. U.S. citizen or permanent resident required for ITAR compliance.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience
- 3+ years in hands-on aerospace robotics or automation
- Hands-on aerospace robotics / industrial automation background
- Advanced SolidWorks proficiency, including complex assemblies and disciplined part-drawing generation
- Rigorous command of GD&T (ASME Y14.5), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and precision metals fabrication
- Firm machinery design foundation: engineering mechanics, materials science, fatigue/failure prevention, and electromechanical drive selection
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or a closely related discipline
- Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
- U.S. Person status
- Up to 25% travel for customer site integrations, flight line testing, and field deployments
- On-site location in Seattle / Shoreline, WA
Desired Qualifications
- Proven experience with multi-position electromechanical assemblies, precision linear actuators, or closed-loop motion hardware
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulation experience (stress, modal, thermal)
- Familiarity with enterprise PDM / PLM workflows and large-scale BOM management
- Exposure to CATIA or multi-CAD client environments
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