Robotics Design Engineer

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Our client is an Austin, Texas based early-stage robotics start-up building rugged, scalable robots; they are fully funded from top-tier venture firms.

This is a fully on-site role based in Austin, Texas; some assistance may be available for successful candidates relocating within the United States.

You will need to be an expert in Robotics design to apply for this vacancy – 3 years+.

As a Robotics Design Engineer, you will own mechanical systems as well as their integration into larger assemblies — many of which are subject to high-temperature, corrosive, and/or water-heavy environments; and some of which are inherently electro‑mechanical systems. You will be seeing projects through the full product lifecycle, and will be heavily involved with each step.

• Own complex systems and see them through all levels of product maturity
• Design innovative solutions given system requirements, producing 3D CAD and proof‑of‑concepts
• Drive concept validation and critical learnings through rapid iteration; jerry‑rigging test platforms when its faster
• Conduct analysis to ensure designs satisfy strength, reliability, and assembly requirements
• Lead and participate in design reviews and issue triages, ensuring buy‑in from cross‑disciplinary engineers
• Generate assembly layouts and detailed engineering drawings using GD&T concepts
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure parts are well‑produced when necessary
• Develop and execute testing plans; performing root cause analysis on failures in development and deployment
• Design and build jigs, test fixtures, and tools when required
• Assemble systems to test performance and integration, and to help with robot manufacturing
• Document design justifications, analysis, test results, and recommendations
• Communicate directly with users as necessary to determine engineering direction for specific features, and to reduce vagueness of requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design and analysis, specifically for complex systems
• 3+ years of professional design and analysis experience for complex robotic systems
• Experience with the full product lifecycle, from design to production and commercialization
• Proficient in CAD and mechanical/thermal FEA analysis software (such as Solidworks and Ansys)
• Working knowledge of GD&T

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Proven commercial experience with product development and the full product lifecycle
• Worked at a high‑growth startup
• Strong entrepreneurial track record being an engineer, founder, or operator at a 0 to 1 startup, able and prepared to support scaling across all aspects of engineering, operations, and business
• Expert knowledge of GD&T

• Willing to work long hours, especially when necessary for critical milestones
• Hands‑on in design, assembly, testing, and in-field deployments
• Open to providing mechanical engineering guidance to other team members when needed
• Eager to implement best practices, and fast to communicate needs and desired process changes
• Willing to provide feedback to management and team early and often

Location:

Austin, Texas

Work Style:
In‑Person

Schedule:

Monday – Friday / Saturday (5/6 days a week)

Hours:

40–60+ hours a week

$90,000–$150,000+ (Depending on experience)

0.5%–1.5% Equity

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Unlimited PTO

Relocation Support Offered

Free meals, swag, and more!