Mechanical Design Engineer

About the company

Our client is a robotics company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take ownership of mechanical subsystems for autonomous machines, carrying each from early concept to a functioning prototype. The job mixes design work at the computer with hands-on building and testing in a workshop. You will partner with colleagues across electrical, software and robotics disciplines to bring complete systems together.

What you'll do

• Lead the design of mechanical subsystems from the first sketches through repeated prototype cycles, selecting materials, tolerances and production methods.
• Create part and assembly models in CAD, supported by manual calculations and finite element analysis, with an eye to quick turnaround prototyping.
• Fabricate your own test hardware in the workshop with additive and subtractive machines and hand tools.
• Fit mechanical designs together with drive components, sensing, controls hardware and moving parts.
• Work alongside electrical, software and robotics engineers to combine everything into complete systems ready for field use.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• 2 to 5 years of experience in mechanical design.
• A record of taking working machines from concept through to functioning hardware, such as mechanisms, joints, drivetrains or grippers.
• Experience delivering hardware products within a startup or a small, hands-on team.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency with a mainstream CAD package such as SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
• Practical fabrication skills across 3D printing, CNC work and general workshop equipment.
• A strong ownership mindset: you drive subsystems from start to finish without needing direction.
• Authorization to work in the US.

Bonus points

• Background in mechatronic systems that combine motors, sensors or actuators.
• Familiarity with FEA or topology optimization.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 150,000 to 250,000 per year
• Equity
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Relocation assistance

Location and work model

• San Francisco, CA, United States
• On-site, 5 days per week in office
• Full-time