Autonomy Mechatronics Engineer — Hardware & Test

Neros Technologies

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading defense technology company in California is seeking an Autonomy Mechatronics Engineer. In this role, you will design and test mechanical systems crucial for autonomous drones, handling responsibilities from concept creation to deployment. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a strong grasp of CAD tools like SolidWorks and hands-on testing expertise. Competitive salary and equity grants are part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of professional experience in mechanical engineering or robotics.
  • Strong proficiency in mechanical design and CAD, including tolerance analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware test campaigns.

Responsibilities

  • Own autonomy-critical mechanical subsystems from concept through testing.
  • Design, build, and execute test infrastructure and field experiments.
  • Diagnose and resolve cross-disciplinary failures across systems.

Skills

Mechanical design
CAD proficiency
Hands-on testing
Debugging complex systems
Rapid prototyping
Structural analysis
Familiarity with robotics

Tools

SolidWorks
NX

Job description

A leading defense technology company in California is seeking an Autonomy Mechatronics Engineer. In this role, you will design and test mechanical systems crucial for autonomous drones, handling responsibilities from concept creation to deployment. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a strong grasp of CAD tools like SolidWorks and hands-on testing expertise. Competitive salary and equity grants are part of the compensation package.
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