
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