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Senior Mechanical Engineer

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    Engineering

  • type

    Permanent

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Ben Cranston

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Senior Mechanical Designer / Senior Mechanical Engineer required to join an exciting defense-focused start-up manufacturer based in Austin, TX. 

 

The successful Senior Mechanical Designer / Senior Mechanical Engineer will ideally have a Master’s or PhD in a relevant discipline such as Mechanical Engineering or a related field. 

 

Package: 

$120,000 - $200,000+ 

Equity Package 

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

PTO 

Relocation package available (If not commutable to Austin, TX) 

 

Senior Mechanical Designer / Senior Mechanical Engineer 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 mechanical designs meet 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 (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) best practices. 

• Contribute to cross-functional design reviews, identifying potential mechanical and electromechanical risks early in the development cycle. 

 

Senior Mechanical Designer / Senior Mechanical Engineer Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or a related field 

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, including expertise in electromechanical integration 

• Hands-on experience performing structural, vibration, and thermal simulations using tools such as ANSYS, SolidWorks (preferred), or similar 

• 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 

• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work cross-functionally with electrical, software, and systems engineers 

• Commutable or willing to relocate to Austin, TX 

 

 

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