Aerospace Robotics Design Engineer - Hardware Impact

Approach Venture; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Approach Venture is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its aerospace robotics team in Shoreline, WA. You will own electromechanical designs from concept through deployment and collaborate with manufacturing, controls, and software engineers to deliver robust automated systems.

The role requires 4+ years in mechanical design, SolidWorks, GD&T, and a hands-on approach to hardware. Expect a fast-paced environment with travel up to 25% and on-site work in Shoreline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years of professional mechanical engineering or mechanical design experience.
• Hands-on experience developing robotics, automation, aerospace, or other complex electromechanical hardware.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks for mechanical design and detailed drawings.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design fundamentals including engineering mechanics, materials, machine elements, and failure prevention.
• Experience creating production-ready part and assembly drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and design for manufacturing.
• Experience designing parts and assemblies for machined and fabricated metal components.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and make sound mechanical design decisions.
• Experience supporting hardware through manufacturing, assembly, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical and electromechanical systems for robotic and automated aerospace manufacturing applications.
• Develop mechanisms, tooling, fixtures, and multi-position assemblies for precision manufacturing operations.
• Translate customer and system requirements into practical mechanical designs.
• Own mechanical designs from concept through detailed engineering, fabrication, assembly, and deployment.
• Perform engineering calculations including free-body diagrams, load analysis, lifecycle calculations, and design trade studies.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models using SolidWorks.
• Produce manufacturing-ready part and assembly drawings using GD&T.
• Apply design for manufacturing principles throughout product development.
• Select mechanical components including actuators, linear motion hardware, bearings, structural components, and other machine elements.
• Work directly with machine shops, suppliers, technicians, and integrators to bring designs into physical hardware.
• Support procurement, fabrication, assembly, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.
• Create work orders and assembly instructions for technicians.
• Provide hands-on production and quality support during system builds.
• Develop bills of materials, work instructions, maintenance documentation, and other product documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and communicate technical decisions across engineering teams.
• Support deployed systems and incorporate lessons learned into future designs.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Fast-moving environment

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T

CATIA

PDM software

Job description

Approach Venture is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its aerospace robotics team in Shoreline, WA. You will own electromechanical designs from concept through deployment and collaborate with manufacturing, controls, and software engineers to deliver robust automated systems.

The role requires 4+ years in mechanical design, SolidWorks, GD&T, and a hands-on approach to hardware. Expect a fast-paced environment with travel up to 25% and on-site work in Shoreline.