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