Mechanical Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Mechanical Design Engineer
Location:
Onsite – Leander, TX Compensation:
Around $150,000 depending on experience, expertise, and demonstrated performance
Position Overview
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, build, test, and deliver mechanical systems that perform reliably in real-world conditions. This role involves full lifecycle ownership of hardware, from early prototypes to production-ready systems. The engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure mechanical components meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Component & System Design
- Mechanisms
- Prototyping & Fabrication
- Testing & Validation
- Design for Manufacturability
- Procurement & Build Support
Component & System Design
- Design mechanical components and assemblies with full lifecycle responsibility
- Perform calculations, tolerance analysis, GD&T, and technical drawings
- Ensure designs integrate properly with broader systems and load conditions
Mechanisms
- Design and integrate mechanisms such as linkages, gears, motors, actuators, and structural assemblies
Prototyping & Fabrication
- Rapidly prototype components using internal tools or external vendors
- Manage the cycle from CAD → fabrication → installation → iteration
Testing & Validation
- Conduct real-world testing to validate mechanical performance
- Identify failure modes, analyze performance data, and implement improvements
Design for Manufacturability
- Develop designs that can scale to production
- Work directly with manufacturing teams and vendors to ensure precision and repeatability
Procurement & Build Support
- Source materials, components, and vendors
- Solve supply challenges to maintain build momentum
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on mechanical design experience
- CAD proficiency and understanding of GD&T
- Ability to work independently in fast-moving engineering environments
- Strong problem-solving ability and accountability
Preferred Experience
- Aerospace, UAV, or high-performance mechanical systems
- Additive manufacturing or rapid prototyping
- Designing hardware for production environments
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