Mechanical Engineer

### About the Role A lean, venture-backed robotics startup focused on autonomous ground robots for **emergency response, industrial operations, and defense** is hiring a **Mechanical Engineer** to own the mechanical systems of its harsh-environment platforms. These robots are engineered to operate where humans cannot — navigating extreme terrains and surviving conditions including high temperatures, corrosive environments, and water-heavy settings. You'll join a small, highly capable engineering team (with backgrounds spanning aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing) and have direct influence over the robustness and performance of fielded autonomous systems — from first concept through production and deployment. Visa sponsorship is available for this role. ### What You'll Do * Own complex electro-mechanical systems end-to-end through all stages of product maturity. * 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 when it's the fastest path to answers. * Conduct analyses (strength, reliability, assembly) to ensure designs meet requirements. * Lead and participate in design reviews and issue triages with cross-disciplinary engineers. * Generate assembly layouts and detailed engineering drawings using GD&T concepts. * Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure part producibility and quality. * Develop and execute testing plans; perform root cause analysis on failures in development and deployment. * Design and build jigs, test fixtures, and tooling as needed. * Assemble systems to test performance, integration, and manufacturing processes. * Document design justifications, analyses, test results, and recommendations for traceability. * Communicate with end users to clarify requirements and guide feature direction. ### What We're Looking For ### Required: * Solid engineering fundamentals backed by a strong educational background or experience at engineering-rigorous organizations. * Hands-on experience **building robots** — you've designed, assembled, and tested robotic systems. * Proven ability to own the full product lifecycle from concept through field deployment. * Experience designing mechanical systems for **high-temperature, corrosive, or water-heavy environments**. * Proficiency with **SolidWorks** (CAD) and **ANSYS** (FEA). * Experience generating and approving manufacturing drawings with GD&T annotations to industry standards. * Experience designing and building jigs, test fixtures, and tooling. * Proven track record of performing root cause analysis on mechanical failures and driving 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. * Willingness to work **on-site in Austin, Texas**. ### Nice to Have: * 2–8 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience. * Background in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments. * Experience with prototyping and hardware testing in lab or manufacturing settings. ### Compensation & Benefits * **Salary:** $90,000 – $150,000 USD annually, depending on experience. * ### Visa sponsorship available. ### Location This is a **full-time, on-site role** based in **Austin, Texas, United States**. Remote work is not available for this position. Originally posted on [Himalayas](https://himalayas.app)