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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: San Antonio, TX (Remote unavailable)
Base Pay Range $130,000 - $250,000 per year
About the Company We are an early‑stage robotics startup building rugged, scalable robots for situational awareness in hazardous environments across firefighting, emergency response, public safety, oil and gas, defense, and industrial operations. Backed by top‑tier investors, we collaborate with more than 80 major fire departments, law enforcement agencies, industrial teams, and military units.
About the Role Develop a first‑of‑its‑kind robotic platform as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Lead mechanical and electromechanical systems through the full product lifecycle – from design to testing and field deployment – while shaping product, culture, and mission from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
Lead design and development of mechanical and electromechanical systems
Collaborate with the founding team to define requirements and final solutions
Create and test prototypes using 3D CAD and FEA tools
Conduct system analyses to ensure strength, reliability, and performance
Develop test procedures, fixtures, and tools
Investigate and solve hardware issues during development and deployment
Document designs, tests, and findings
Ensure compliance with mechanical, thermal, and environmental standards
Communicate with users to guide engineering direction
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field
5+ years of mechanical design and analysis experience
Proficiency in CAD and FEA software (SolidWorks, ANSYS)
Strong understanding of mechanics, materials, and engineering fundamentals
Familiar with GD&T and product lifecycle management
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering
10+ years of experience, ideally with robotic systems
Experience leading product development at a startup
Strong entrepreneurial or leadership background
Additional Requirements
Hands‑on approach to design, testing, and assembly
Willingness to work long hours for key milestones
Open to mentoring teammates and improving processes
Comfortable providing feedback and taking initiative
Skills Electro–mechanical design, ANSYS, mechanical engineering, AutoCAD, SolidWorks
Employment Type Salaried Full‑time (W2)
Relocation Assistance Provided
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Base Pay Range $130,000 - $250,000 per year
About the Company We are an early‑stage robotics startup building rugged, scalable robots for situational awareness in hazardous environments across firefighting, emergency response, public safety, oil and gas, defense, and industrial operations. Backed by top‑tier investors, we collaborate with more than 80 major fire departments, law enforcement agencies, industrial teams, and military units.
About the Role Develop a first‑of‑its‑kind robotic platform as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Lead mechanical and electromechanical systems through the full product lifecycle – from design to testing and field deployment – while shaping product, culture, and mission from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
Lead design and development of mechanical and electromechanical systems
Collaborate with the founding team to define requirements and final solutions
Create and test prototypes using 3D CAD and FEA tools
Conduct system analyses to ensure strength, reliability, and performance
Develop test procedures, fixtures, and tools
Investigate and solve hardware issues during development and deployment
Document designs, tests, and findings
Ensure compliance with mechanical, thermal, and environmental standards
Communicate with users to guide engineering direction
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field
5+ years of mechanical design and analysis experience
Proficiency in CAD and FEA software (SolidWorks, ANSYS)
Strong understanding of mechanics, materials, and engineering fundamentals
Familiar with GD&T and product lifecycle management
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering
10+ years of experience, ideally with robotic systems
Experience leading product development at a startup
Strong entrepreneurial or leadership background
Additional Requirements
Hands‑on approach to design, testing, and assembly
Willingness to work long hours for key milestones
Open to mentoring teammates and improving processes
Comfortable providing feedback and taking initiative
Skills Electro–mechanical design, ANSYS, mechanical engineering, AutoCAD, SolidWorks
Employment Type Salaried Full‑time (W2)
Relocation Assistance Provided
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