Principal Mechanical Design Engineer | Aerospace Robotics | Austin, TX | Onsite

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer | Aerospace Robotics

Austin, TX (On-Site)

$155K–$235K Base + equity

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Not remote

Not a lab-only role

Not for junior / early-career engineers (although happy to consider for other roles)

This is real-world robotics deployed in aerospace environments

We're hiring a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to act as the technical backbone of the team.

You'll partner closely with engineering leadership to:

• Provide technical direction + design feedback
• Own complex mechanical systems (concept → production)
• Mentor junior + senior engineers
• Interface with customers on real engineering challenges

• Aerospace robotics systems
• End-effectors / end-of-arm tooling
• Tooling + fixturing
• Automation hardware (actuators, motion systems, assemblies)
• Design reviews, problem-solving, system optimization

• 10+ years in mechanical engineering
• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• 6+ years in aerospace automation
• 6+ years in aerospace tooling/fixturing
• Strong CAD (Solid Works preferred)
• Deep GD&T + DFM/DFA expertise
• Robotics/automation system experience
• Must be able to get clearance

• End-effector design experience
• FEA / simulation
• CATIA or PDM systems
• BOM creation + production documentation
• Startup / build-mode experience

This one matters.

Willing to teach and mentor

Explains concepts clearly

Collaborative, not ego-driven

I know everything attitude = won't work here

• Austin
• Flexible start: 7–9 AM
• Hands-on, build-focused culture

• Real systems → not theoretical work
• High ownership + visibility
• Direct impact on engineering direction
• Work with a team actively building and scaling

Must be in Austin or relocate quickly (1–2 months)

Must have real industry experience (not academic-only)