Mechanical Engineer
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### **About the Role**
A lean, fast\-moving robotics company building rugged, multi\-mission Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) for the most demanding environments on earth — including high\-temperature (1,200°F\+), corrosive, and water\-heavy conditions — is looking for a **Mechanical Engineer** to join its Austin\-based team. Their platforms serve emergency response, industrial operations, and defense customers, and are designed to operate where humans cannot safely go.
This is a high\-ownership, hands\-on role. You'll be responsible for the full mechanical lifecycle of electro\-mechanical assemblies — from early concept through production and field deployment. Your work will directly shape the robustness and performance of autonomous systems operating in genuinely hazardous conditions. Visa sponsorship is available.
### **What You'll Do**
* Own complex mechanical systems through all stages of product maturity, from concept to field deployment. * Design innovative solutions given system requirements, producing 3D CAD models and proof\-of\-concepts. * Drive rapid concept validation and critical learnings through fast iteration; build test platforms and rigs when it's faster than waiting. * Conduct analyses (strength, reliability, assembly) to validate designs before fabrication. * Lead and participate in design reviews and issue triages with cross\-disciplinary engineers, ensuring alignment and buy\-in. * Generate assembly layouts and detailed engineering drawings using GD\&T concepts. * Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure parts are well\-produced. * Develop and execute testing plans; perform root cause analysis on failures during development and deployment. * Design and build jigs, test fixtures, and tooling as needed. * Assemble systems to evaluate performance, integration, and manufacturing processes. * Document design justifications, analyses, test results, and recommendations. * Communicate directly with end users to clarify requirements and inform feature direction.
### **What We're Looking For**
**Must\-haves:**
* Proficiency with **SolidWorks** for 3D CAD and **ANSYS** for finite element analysis. * Proven track record of leading, building, testing, and troubleshooting mechanical systems with strong ownership and decisive problem\-solving. * Experience with prototyping and hardware testing in a lab or manufacturing environment. * Prior experience designing and building robots. * Solid engineering fundamentals — strong academic background or experience at engineering\-rigorous organizations (e.g., aerospace, defense, or national labs). * Experience designing mechanical systems for **high\-temperature, corrosive, or water\-heavy environments**. * Ability to own the end\-to\-end product lifecycle from concept through production and field deployment.
**Nice to have:**
* Strong cross\-functional collaboration and communication skills across engineering, manufacturing, and QA teams. * Background in aerospace, defense, or industrial robotics (e.g., NASA, Lockheed Martin, Southwest Research Institute, or similar organizations).
**Experience level:** Approximately 2–8 years of relevant industry experience.
### **Compensation \& Benefits**
* **Salary:** $90,000 – $150,000 USD annually, depending on experience. * Visa sponsorship available.
### **Location**
* **On\-site** in **Austin, Texas**. * This is not a remote or hybrid role — in\-person presence is required.
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