Mechanical Engineer, Staff

This Staff Mechanical Design Engineer role focuses on designing and developing mechanical systems for an autonomous drone defense turret, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD-810 standards. You will perform mechanical simulations, integrate electromechanical components, lead structural testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring robust military-grade products from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems that meet MIL-STD-810 specifications, ensuring robustness under vibration, shock, thermal, and environmental conditions.
• Perform mechanical simulations (FEA, modal, vibration, thermal) to assess the durability and reliability of designs under operational stress.
• Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers to integrate electromechanical components, ensuring seamless interaction between mechanical structures and electrical systems.
• Lead structural integrity testing and analysis, ensuring designs meet environmental test criteria for military-grade systems.
• Develop and document mechanical design specifications, including detailed drawings, simulation reports, and testing protocols.
• Conduct testing and validation to ensure that mechanical designs meet the required performance and safety standards.
• Support prototype development and work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are feasible and cost-effective.
• Maintain a strong focus on product quality, safety, and reliability, adhering to Design for Manufacturing and Design for Reliability best practices.
• Contribute to cross-functional design reviews, identifying potential mechanical and electromechanical risks early in the development cycle.

Requirements

• A passion for designing robust mechanical systems that can operate in harsh environments.
• Previous robotics, robotics lab, medical robotics, or autonomy experience is required.
• 9+ years of experience in mechanical design, including expertise in electromechanical integration.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• R&D experience
• Hands-on experience performing structural, vibration, and thermal simulations using tools such as ANSYS, SolidWorks (preferred).
• Proficient in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks (preferred), CATIA, or Creo.
• Strong understanding of MIL-STD-810 requirements for mechanical durability, including vibration, shock, temperature, and humidity testing.
• Skilled in electromechanical integration, ensuring compatibility between mechanical structures and electrical components (e.g., wiring harnesses, sensors, actuators).
• Experience conducting Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Modal Analysis, and Thermal Analysis.
• Collaborate effectively with electrical, software, and systems engineers to develop integrated solutions.
• Familiar with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) principles.

Nice to have

• Direct experience working with MIL-STD-810 (e.g., vibration, temperature, and shock tests).
• Knowledge of MIL-S-901D for naval shock testing and MIL-STD-461 for EMI/EMC standards.
• Familiarity with Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) considerations in mechanical design.
• Experience in rapid prototyping and Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing).
• Familiarity with fluid dynamics and heat transfer principles.
• Experience with shock absorption and damping systems for mechanical structures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• ACS Equity Package
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off